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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Of Individuality as One of the Elements of Well-Being.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What altered who could be citizens and who hoped to be, or to become so?
(a) The ending of property restrictions and other qualities.
(b) Reduced property restrictions and other qualities.
(c) Increased property restriction and other qualities.
(d) The beginning of property restrictions and other qualities.

2. Has this tendency continued into the 20th and 21st centuries?
(a) No, not currently.
(b) Yes, to some degree.
(c) Yes, completely.
(d) No, not at all.

3. Does the author confine his criticisms to his own nation?
(a) At first.
(b) Only later.
(c) No.
(d) Yes.

4. He asserts his own view that even if only one individual on the entire face of the Earth holds a particular opinion that he or she can do what?
(a) Keep his or her opinion to him or herself.
(b) At least verbally express it.
(c) Listen to others' opinions.
(d) Quietly mention it.

5. Who did Bentham rely upon for support in ideas?
(a) James Mill.
(b) Joshua Mill.
(c) Justin Mill.
(d) John Stuart Mill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mill indicate are all deeply important in how the freedom of each individual is affected by that of the others?

2. Why does the author go on to put this liberty into historical context?

3. According to Humboldt, what does every individual need in order to learn himself fully?

4. How would many argue against Humboldt's beliefs?

5. By exposing opinions what can people do?

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