1. What does Mill begin to set forth?
(a) A proposed idea for how to elect a leader.
(b) A proposed idea for a behavioral dictum.
(c) A proposed idea for issuing various freedoms.
(d) A proposed idea for running a democracy.

2. What would be a significant social project?
(a) To have opposing viewpoints and not discuss them.
(b) To avoid clashes altogether.
(c) To not have opposing viewpoints.
(d) To put this simple idea regarding opponents into practice.

3. In what work of this ancient philosopher does he refer to factions within a political system?
(a) Politics.
(b) Sociology.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Aesthetics.

4. In Mill's case, does he typically mean violent factions?
(a) No.
(b) Only at first.
(c) Somewhat.
(d) Yes.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What, along with sufficient opportunities to express the nature, are all conducive to a healthy and vigorous individual and society according to Mill?

2. In this chapter Mill examines what?

3. What is another major benefit of giving freedom and safety to voice individual opinions within society?

4. The entire chapter is devoted to discussing what?

5. Who does the author assert endeavors to make everyone alike?

(see the answer key)

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