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

2. In England, why did the number of prisoners increase?
(a) As a direct effort on the part of the whole to contrl the behavior of strong and undisciplined individuals.
(b) As an increase in severe restrictions against liberties.
(c) As a direct effort of those who know the truth against those who have strong, but faulty beliefs.
(d) As more impulsive individuals began to break the laws.

3. What does the philosopher make clear regarding these two questions?
(a) Both sets of actions and consequences need to be taken into account.
(b) Neither may be important, depending on the situation.
(c) There are many other important questions.
(d) One is more important than the other.

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

5. What do the author's intentions appear to be regarding the writing of this book?
(a) To come up with something useful for today's readers.
(b) To come up with something to give his contemporaries hope.
(c) To come up with something useful to his contemporaries within the 'liberal movement.'
(d) To come up with something that will help him to express his opinions.

Short Answer Questions

1. When should drugs be used?

2. What the author implies exists are also available for whom?

3. What specifically is one thing the author addresses at the beginning of this chapter?

4. What does Mill believe is under attack?

5. Do Mormons face persecution in Mill's society?

Short Essay Questions

1. What religious group does Mill mention suffering from persecution?

2. What does the author say about finding one's proper place and balance within society?

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

4. What is meant by free trade?

5. What does Mill believe should be nurtured?

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

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

8. What is one thing that the author want to do with the principles mentioned previously?

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

10. What does J.S. Mill imply at the end of the text regarding the nurturing of society?

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