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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. The desire that Humboldt put forth for humanity and the method of exploration that he suggests combined with whose systematic thinking and exploration of ideas all tend to assist the process of thought towards arrival at the whole truth of life and of the reality for people?
(a) James Mill and Harriet Tubman.
(b) Joshua Mill and Hillary Thomas.
(c) John Stuart Mill and Harriet Taylor.
(d) Justin Mill and Henrietta Toth.

2. Does Mill directly mention women in particular?
(a) No.
(b) At the end of the chapter.
(c) Immediately.
(d) Yes.

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

4. What is the cause of the example he gives?
(a) Patrons want to be able to shop on holidays.
(b) An open museum on the Sabbath countermands a religious law.
(c) Children do not like to attend school.
(d) Employees do not enjoy working late during the week.

5. Who is Mill's ancient predecessor?
(a) Pythagoras.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Plato.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would the author prefer people to do, regarding opposing views?

2. In what work of this ancient philosopher does he refer to factions within a political system?

3. In what subjects was his education clearly weak?

4. Why is it a problem that some Mormons openly practice polygamy?

5. How was John Stuart's father able to support him and his work?

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