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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Does the author believe that the notion of 'the Sabbath' requires a religious justification?
(a) Yes.
(b) Often.
(c) No.
(d) Usually.

2. At the end of the text, he is openly referring to what?
(a) The Poor House Law.
(b) The Poor Law Board.
(c) The Poverty Rules.
(d) The Rich Law Board.

3. Are some of these points a bit different today?
(a) Maybe.
(b) Yes.
(c) No.
(d) Only a few.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the author, what is persecution?

2. According to Humboldt, what does every individual need in order to learn himself fully?

3. To what does the author refer regarding variety of situation?

4. Is it unethical to drive people down into being more slavish and less independent of will and thought?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the author's belief that will happen if a government does not nurture its citizens?

2. With what question does the author begin this chapter?

3. What does the author say about taking days off from work?

4. Is this discussion of trade relevant for readers of today? Why or why not?

5. What is one strength of which the readers of this book must be aware?

6. How does the author pursue an investigation to attempt to find an answer to his first question?

7. What is the purpose of this chapter?

8. What else does the author want to do with his principles?

9. How might the ideas and methods of Humboldt, Mill, and Taylor be useful?

10. What are two of the most significant questions regarding one's conduct?

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