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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. According to Mill, is it immoral for a government to deny its own people development?

2. What does the author believe the Victorian age has done regarding freedom and energy of individuality?

3. What do the author's intentions appear to be regarding the writing of this book?

4. Who has provided a grand support of Mill's statement regarding variety of situation?

5. What is one aspect of trade mentioned?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is one reason for the author discussing trade in this book?

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

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

4. What does Mill say about the impact of how one expresses his or her opinions?

5. What does Mill believe is under attack?

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

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

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

9. What is the purpose of this chapter?

10. What does Humboldt believe? Why might others disagree with him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Diversity of situations is important to Mill.

Part 1) What is meant by diversity of situations?

Part 2) Why is diversity in this sense important, according to Mill? Do you agree with Mill?Why or why not?

Part 3) How can a society or state keep this type of diversity? Compare the diversity of situations in Mill's time to today. Based on this text, what would he say about our diversity of situations?

Part 4) Do you feel that a lack of diversity of situations is a problem in our society today? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

When the author refers to liberty, he means societal liberty.

Part 1) What is meant by societal liberty? Why is this important to Mill?

Part 2) What are his opinions on societal liberty? How have the opinions come about?

Part 3) How does he question his own and others' beliefs about liberty? Why does he study liberty and its affects on individuals and society?

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