This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Of the Limits to the Authority of the Society over the Individual.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What else does the author address at the beginning of this chapter?
(a) Who will feel the need for sovereignty.
(b) To what extent the government or the attendant culture and community have a just claim to control the individual.
(c) Who will control the government or the attendant culture and community.
(d) What will be the cause of sovereignty.

2. What is one example that he cites regarding persecution?
(a) The closing of businesses for a national holiday.
(b) Fierce objections against museums being open on the Sabbath.
(c) Complaints by school children for having to attend school during bad weather.
(d) Objections to having late business hours during the week.

3. Have the British been connected to this European relationship?
(a) Yes.
(b) Much later.
(c) Maybe.
(d) No.

4. From what century is Wilhelm Von Humboldt?
(a) The 16th century.
(b) The 19th century.
(c) The 18th century.
(d) The 17th century.

5. What does John Stuart Mill show about the real challenge regarding one's views?
(a) It is to make sure one's views are accurate and without faults.
(b) It is to face the conflict that can emerge when opinions are shared with a view to obtaining the truth of any given matter.
(c) It is to face the fact that your beliefs may be wrong.
(d) It is to keep those views to oneself.