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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. 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) Quietly mention it.
(b) Keep his or her opinion to him or herself.
(c) At least verbally express it.
(d) Listen to others' opinions.

2. About what does Copernicus know?
(a) Gravity.
(b) The continents.
(c) The Solar system.
(d) Biospheres.

3. Who does the author believe can be a very real problem?
(a) The individual with violent impulses and faulty opinions.
(b) The individual with strong impulses and feeings but without discipline and control.
(c) The individual who purposely keeps the truth from others.
(d) The weak individual who cannot express his or her opinion.

4. What is another topic these two cover?
(a) Narcotic drugs.
(b) Stenography.
(c) Various theories.
(d) Space travel.

5. What was initially thought to be John Stuart Mill's career?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Music.
(c) The priesthood.
(d) Painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Britain's location as a pair of islands influenced the way that Britain relates to whom?

2. What is the work done by these two friends?

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

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

5. Both law and public opinion have a tendency to do what?

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