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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Bentham rely upon for support in ideas?

2. Why does the author go on to put this liberty into historical context?

3. When does the author believe the clash of opposition is good?

4. Has this tendency continued into the 20th and 21st centuries?

5. Why is this an additional responsibility?

Short Essay Questions

1. With what does the book begin? Why?

2. What does the author discuss regarding controlling people?

3. What is known about John Stuart Mill's father and brother?

4. Why must one be careful when discussing an issue or disagreeing over one's opinion?

5. What does John Stuart Mill say about his wife? Why?

6. How do Mill's thoughts about liberty pertain to women?

7. What movements are taking place during Mill's time in Great Britain and Europe?

8. What was exposed by this aspect of the Middle Ages education system?

9. What does Mill say about the beliefs that one opposes?

10. How does John Stuart Mill begin this chapter?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Freedom of speech can enhance life for everyone.

Part 1) Why does Mill believe freedom of speech can enhance life?

Part 2) Compare a culture, such as our own, with one that does not allow for such freedoms of speech. How does your comparison support Mill's belief about the power of the freedom of speech?

Part 3) how have you used your freedom of speech? What might your life be like without this freedom?

Essay Topic 2

This book is relevant today.

Part 1) What four points in this book do you feel are the most relevant? Why?

Part 2) This book is relevant in our society, but is it relevant in all societies? Why or why not?

Part 3) What would JS Mill think about the relevancy of this throughout the world? Would he expect it to impact all people? Why or why not?

Part 4) How is this book relevant to you, specifically? How might this book change your view of life and liberty?

Essay Topic 3

Democracy brings with it the danger of tyranny.

Part 1) What is tyranny? What does Mill mean by tyranny? Why does democracy bring with it the danger of tyranny?

Part 2) Is this danger worse than with a monarchy or dictatorship? Why or why not?

Part 3) Does he propose how to deal with this danger? What are your thoughts on how a democracy can avoid tyranny? Use the text to support your response.

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