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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. What does the author think of destructive attacks against an opinion?
(a) They are unavoidable.
(b) They useful.
(c) They are wise.
(d) They are unwise.

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

3. What is one strength of this book?
(a) One can understand Mill's perspective.
(b) One can transfer the applicability of the principles and observations made to the present culture and time.
(c) One can agree with all Mill has to say.
(d) One can read it very quickly.

4. How does one begin to persecute another?
(a) They verbally abuse someone else.
(b) It is a response by someone with strong beliefs trying to oppose the reverse belief.
(c) They taunt someone for their beliefs.
(d) They physically attack another person.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What would be a significant social project?

2. To what does the author refer regarding variety of situation?

3. For what did Mill's education prepare him well?

4. When does the author believe the clash of opposition is good?

5. How does John Stuart Mill begin this chapter?

(see the answer key)

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