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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For the most part, does the philosopher urge the government to take action regarding this type of trade?
(a) Usually.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) Often.

2. What does Mill believe had a hand in dealing with those who are undisciplined?
(a) The military.
(b) Religion.
(c) The gangs.
(d) The political parties.

3. From what century is Wilhelm Von Humboldt?
(a) The 18th century.
(b) The 16th century.
(c) The 19th century.
(d) The 17th century.

4. What religious sect had the author previously cited?
(a) The Presbyterians.
(b) The Jehovah's Witnesses.
(c) The Unitarians.
(d) The Lutherans.

5. What matter does the philosopher then take up?
(a) Religious beliefs.
(b) The Constitution of the United States.
(c) Educational systems.
(d) Days off from work.

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

7. Would Mill's ancient predecessor have agreed with Mill?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Maybe.
(d) Sometimes.

8. For whom is this section written?
(a) Readers of the author's time.
(b) Readers of the future.
(c) Readers of other cultures.
(d) Readers of today.

9. What does John Stuart Mill repeat is needed and beneficial to humanity on the whole?
(a) Diverse races.
(b) Similar language.
(c) Diversity of situations.
(d) Similar culture.

10. What happens to the other goods and services?
(a) They grown stronger.
(b) They permanently fail.
(c) They recede into the background.
(d) They stay the same.

11. What is one example that he cites regarding persecution?
(a) Complaints by school children for having to attend school during bad weather.
(b) Objections to having late business hours during the week.
(c) The closing of businesses for a national holiday.
(d) Fierce objections against museums being open on the Sabbath.

12. How would many argue against Humboldt's beliefs?
(a) For the sake of those who are unintelligent or uneducated.
(b) For the sake of protecting people from the harsh truths and realities of life.
(c) For the sake of those who do not have their basic needs met.
(d) For the sake of avoiding that which might well be best left uncultivated within an individual.

13. What does the author do after addressing this issue?
(a) He decides to consider investigating it.
(b) He begins to investigate it.
(c) He discusses other issues.
(d) He wonders what should be done about this issue.

14. Regarding the previous question, does Mill believe that this is ideal?
(a) Yes.
(b) Maybe.
(c) Sometimes.
(d) No.

15. What has an adverse effect upon separation?
(a) A need for differentiation.
(b) Improved communications and other systems that 'break down distance.'
(c) Weakened communications.
(d) The desire to have similar belief systems.

Short Answer Questions

1. In England, why did the number of prisoners increase?

2. In what cases might the government need to take action?

3. How does one begin to persecute another?

4. How does the author see the lessening of separation and the variety of situations?

5. What does the author believe members of society need to have nurtured?

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