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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 Europeans want an increase in rights for whom?
(a) The elderly.
(b) The wealthy.
(c) A larger portion of the populace.
(d) A smaller portion of the populace.

2. In what was Mill's education very strong?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) The arts.
(c) The sciences.
(d) The humanities.

3. According to the author, what is persecution?
(a) When an individual or group physicalls assaults another.
(b) When an individual or a group emotionally or physically abuses another.
(c) When one person does not like another person.
(d) A reaction of people to others.

4. The entire chapter is devoted to discussing what?
(a) Dealing with other's opinions.
(b) The tyranny that can develop from expressing one's opinions.
(c) The range of aspects and implications of opinion.
(d) Whose opinions are correct.

5. Why is it a problem that some Mormons openly practice polygamy?
(a) It is illegal in many states and nations.
(b) It is shocking to most people.
(c) It is an unusual practice.
(d) It was practiced in the Old Testament.

Short Answer Questions

1. Is the author considered a philosopher?

2. Who is John Stuart's father?

3. What is another topic these two cover?

4. Do Unitarians face persecution in Mill's society?

5. What took place centuries later, regarding Copernicus' knowledge?

(see the answer key)

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