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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, Of the Limits to the Authority of the Society over the Individual.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a danger of more democracy?
(a) Tyranny.
(b) Misunderstanding.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Frustration.

2. What religious sect had the author previously cited?
(a) The Lutherans.
(b) The Unitarians.
(c) The Jehovah's Witnesses.
(d) The Presbyterians.

3. To what does the author make it clear that he is opposed?
(a) Religion.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Intoxicants.
(d) Relaxing.

4. What was limiting Copernicus' sharing of his knowledge?
(a) His view was extremely popular, so others did not dispute it.
(b) His view was extremely unpopular and met with a great deal of derision and persecution.
(c) His view was hardly noticed by others, so his opinions were ignored.
(d) His was was extremely unpopular and met with much opposition.

5. The movements towards individuality that is released from intense restrictions are a sign, according to the philosopher, of what?
(a) More issues with which to deal.
(b) Troubles to come.
(c) A return to the past.
(d) Hope for the future.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the definition for this type of liberty?

2. When does the author believe the clash of opposition is good?

3. In what work of this ancient philosopher does he refer to factions within a political system?

4. About what does Copernicus know?

5. How does the author begin this chapter?

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