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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. Is taking a dissenting position loudly before an already angry mob free speech?
(a) No.
(b) Sometimes.
(c) Possibly.
(d) Yes.

2. What has an adverse effect upon separation?
(a) A need for differentiation.
(b) Weakened communications.
(c) The desire to have similar belief systems.
(d) Improved communications and other systems that 'break down distance.'

3. What is a second question the author focuses on?
(a) What damage would be done to the government by allowing individuals sovereignty?
(b) What damage would be done to those who do not want sovereignty?
(c) What damage would be done to a community when sovereignty exists?
(d) What damage would be done to the individual by restricting his [or her] liberties and controlling the person's behavior?

4. What was limiting Copernicus' sharing of his knowledge?
(a) His view was extremely popular, so others did not dispute it.
(b) His was was extremely unpopular and met with much opposition.
(c) His view was hardly noticed by others, so his opinions were ignored.
(d) His view was extremely unpopular and met with a great deal of derision and persecution.

5. What does Mill like to see among the common people of language?
(a) Empathy.
(b) Similar culture.
(c) Diversity.
(d) Religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one topic these friends covered?

2. The movements towards individuality that is released from intense restrictions are a sign, according to the philosopher, of what?

3. What does John Stuart Mill repeat is needed and beneficial to humanity on the whole?

4. What are the additional responsibilities that will be included for a democracy?

5. Can the interference and control of the individual by the state or nation be the preferred course of action?

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