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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 the main focus of the entire work?

2. What is the author now interested in figuring out, regarding the principles?

3. Between what does the author differentiate?

4. For the most part, does the philosopher urge the government to take action regarding this type of trade?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. With what question does the author begin this chapter?

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

3. What does Mill believe is under attack?

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

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

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

7. How does John Stuart Mill complete this book?

8. How would Aristotle have worded this previous statement about nurturing?

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

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

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

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 3

The tone of the book is very consistent.

Part 1) How do you know the tone of the book is consistent?

Part 2) How important is consistency, especially in a book such as this?

Part 3) How does this consistency affect and influence the reader? How might consistency also make it difficult for a reader to discern what is the truth?

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