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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Of what is there a tendency in 1800s England, regarding education? (from Chapter 2, Of the Liberty of Thought & Discussion)

For people to teach themselves one side of an argument but not to educate themselves in the opposing views.

For people to teach themselves both sides of an argument.

For people to only teach themselves the opposing side of an argument.

For people to not study any side of an argument, to avoid disagreements.

2.

What did Humboldt believe is the greatest goal in the holistic development of humanity? (from Chapter 3, Of Individuality as One of the Elements of Well-Being)

To be kind and loving.

To be complete and whole.

To be religious and faithful.

To be happy and healthy.

3.

At what does the author look? (from Chapter 4, Of the Limits to the Authority of the Society over the Individual)

An individual's conduct with respect to the two most significant questions.

The culture's conduct with respect to the two most significant questions.

A nation's conduct with respect to the two most significant questions.

The goverrnment's conduct with respect to the two most significant questions.

4.

Is taking a dissenting position loudly before an already angry mob free speech? (from Chapter 3, Of Individuality as One of the Elements of Well-Being)

No.

Yes.

Possibly.

Sometimes.

5.

Who is Wilhelm Von Humboldt? (from Chapter 3, Of Individuality as One of the Elements of Well-Being)

A German philosopher.

A Polish philosopher.

An Austrian philosopher.

A Swedish philosopher.

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