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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. For what did Mill's education prepare him well?
(a) The social and political work that he came into later in life.
(b) Being a teacher.
(c) His engineering field.
(d) Becoming a famous mathematician.

2. What was J.S. Mill to the women's movement?
(a) A nuisance.
(b) A dream come true.
(c) A slight help.
(d) A terror.

3. Mill believes that freedom of speech as a means of clear expression of opinion has the possibility of doing what?
(a) Introducing many false beliefs to the general public.
(b) Forcing individuals to listen to each other.
(c) Advancing humanity through the discovery and use of the truth.
(d) Causing problems.

4. Who is Wilhelm Von Humboldt?
(a) An Austrian philosopher.
(b) A German philosopher.
(c) A Polish philosopher.
(d) A Swedish philosopher.

5. Over whom did Copernicus have a superior knowledge of this knowledge?
(a) His colleagues.
(b) The general public.
(c) The church and scientists of his location and time in history.
(d) Other biologists.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John Stuart Mill show about the real challenge regarding one's views?

2. Who is Mill's ancient predecessor?

3. Does Mill directly mention women in particular?

4. Is taking a dissenting position loudly before an already angry mob free speech?

5. What is of great concern to the philosopher, regarding human nature and character of individuality?

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