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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. What is one aspect of trade mentioned?

3. What did Humboldt believe is the greatest goal in the holistic development of humanity?

4. What religious sect had the author previously cited?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is meant by free trade?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What does J.S. Mill imply at the end of the text regarding the nurturing of society?

8. What does Mill observe about Mormons?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Mill discusses the amount of sovereignty an individual has over him or herself.

Part 1) What is sovereignty? What does Mill question, regarding one's sovereignty?

Part 2) How does Mill study and consider the amount of sovereignty one has over him/herself? To what, if any, conclusion does he come?

Part 3) How much sovereignty do you have? How do you feel about this? Would you like more or less? Why?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Wilhelm Von Humboldt was a nineteenth century German philosopher.

Part 1) Why is Humboldt included in this book? What does he have to say about liberty?

Part 2) Compare Humboldt's beliefs to Mill's. How are these valid opinions? Does Humboldt adequately back his own claims? Explain.

Part 3) Do you agree with Humboldt? Why or why not?

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