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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What does Mill believe had a hand in dealing with those who are undisciplined? (from Chapter 3, Of Individuality as One of the Elements of Well-Being)

The gangs.

Religion.

The political parties.

The military.

2.

What does the author believe members of society need to have nurtured? (from Chapter 5, Applications)

Their interests.

Their mental capabilities and other attributes.

Their physical capabilties.

The education.

3.

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

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

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

For people to teach themselves both sides of an argument.

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

4.

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

A German philosopher.

A Polish philosopher.

A Swedish philosopher.

An Austrian philosopher.

5.

Who does the author believe can be a very real problem? (from Chapter 3, Of Individuality as One of the Elements of Well-Being)

The individual with violent impulses and faulty opinions.

The individual who purposely keeps the truth from others.

The weak individual who cannot express his or her opinion.

The individual with strong impulses and feeings but without discipline and control.

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