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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. Where did John Stuart's father loom large in relevance during John Stuart's earliest years?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) America.
(d) England.

2. What was part of the work of these two friends?
(a) To face and address some difficult mathematical equations.
(b) To face and address the issue of nuclear war.
(c) To face and address some of the least popular aspects of culture.
(d) To face and address the issue of art of their time becoming stale and boring.

3. Had many of the Europeans were or recently were living under the authority of monarchies and aristocracies?
(a) Some.
(b) Many.
(c) None.
(d) Few.

4. According to Humboldt, what does every individual need in order to learn himself fully?
(a) Freedom and variety of situations.
(b) Truth and honesty.
(c) Intelligence and education.
(d) Their basic needs taken care of.

5. Of what does the philosopher argue in favor regarding opposing views?
(a) People staying true to their own beliefs and not listening to opposing views.
(b) Not considering others' faulty beliefs and views.
(c) People learning to at least face and confront their opposition.
(d) Accepting others' beliefs as their own.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was initially thought to be John Stuart Mill's career?

2. What would the author prefer people to do, regarding opposing views?

3. Amongst the British, ________ were one of the categories of members of society who were actively seeking increased rights, responsibilities and liberties within the nations of the Empire, particularly on the isles of Britain herself.

4. What religious sect does he address now?

5. What is another topic these two cover?

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