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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. To what does he refer regarding persecution?

2. At the end of the text, he is openly referring to what?

3. What is the definition of this type of trade?

4. What does Mill do regarding trade?

5. What else does the author address at the beginning of this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is meant by free trade?

3. Who is Wilhelm Von Humboldt?

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

5. What does Mill observe about Mormons?

6. How does John Stuart Mill complete this book?

7. What does Mill have to say about one's place in society in the Victorian age?

8. How does the author describe persecution? What causes persecution?

9. What does Mill believe should be nurtured?

10. What has been the reaction to people who have trouble finding their proper place and balance within society?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The ability to express one's opinions is powerful.

Part 1) Why is the ability to express one's opinion powerful?

Part 2) How has the author backed this claim with previous discussions and evidence?

Part 3) How is the ability to express one's opinion important to you? How has this freedom affected your life directly?

Essay Topic 2

Copernicus' knowledge of the Solar system is discussed.

Part 1) Describe the story of Copernicus. Why does the author use this as an example to prove the importance of freedom of speech?

Part 2) If Copernicus had been wrong, should he still have been allowed to express his beliefs?

Part 3) What might cause someone to persecute and stifle those with whom they disagree? how does this hurt everyone involved?

Essay Topic 3

Mill has a strong opinion regarding personal behavior.

Part 1) Describe Mill's opinion of how one should act. Why does he have such a strong opinion about this?

Part 2) What is the connection between the way Mill believes one should behave and tyranny?

Part 3) Do you agree with Mill's opinion of proper behavior? Why or why not?

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