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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. What is a second question the author focuses on?

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

3. What does the philosopher make clear regarding these two questions?

4. Who does the author believe can be a very real problem?

5. Are some of these points a bit different today?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What example does he give to support his ideas about what is under attack?

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

4. How does John Stuart Mill complete this book?

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

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

7. To what is the author opposed? How does he support his beliefs regarding this issue?

8. Who is Wilhelm Von Humboldt?

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

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

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?

Essay Topic 2

John Stuart Mill and his wife wrote this book.

Part 1) What is unusual about this? What does this reveal about J.S. Mill?

Part 2) What does this reveal about Mill's wife?

Part 3) How might John's relationship with his wife influence his advocacy of women's rights, or vice versa?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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