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 took place centuries later, regarding Copernicus' knowledge?
(a) His unpopular opinion has been accepted as true knowledge which has proliferated to the point of being common knowledge.
(b) His unpopular opinion has been proven wrong.
(c) His popular opinion has been proven wrong.
(d) His popular opinion has been accepted as true knowledge which has proliferated to the point of being common knowledge.

2. What is one significant question the author wants to answer?
(a) How will the government aid their community in gaining sovereignty?
(b) What are the implications on the surrounding community?
(c) Who wants sovereignty in a community?
(d) What causes sovereignty in a community?

3. By exposing opinions, what chance are people given?
(a) To correct the mistakes of others or of enriching the consciousness of both or all those involved.
(b) To harrass others about their beliefs.
(c) To tell the truth.
(d) To continue to believe their own opinions without regard to others.

4. Why does the author go on to put this liberty into historical context?
(a) Should readers not trust him.
(b) Should readers want to hear stories from the past.
(c) Should readers not be aware of how this has been addressed over the centuries.
(d) Should readers not understand from where he is coming.

5. Amongst the British, ________ were one of the categories of members of society who were actively seeking increased rights, responsibilities and liberties within the nations of the Empire, particularly on the isles of Britain herself.
(a) Men.
(b) Immigrants.
(c) Women.
(d) Children.