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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. In what subjects was his education clearly weak?
(a) Mathematics and humanities.
(b) Art and humanities.
(c) Science and mathematics.
(d) Science and humanities.

2. What are the additional responsibilities that will be included for a democracy?
(a) How to elect leaders.
(b) How to cooperate among a small group of leaders.
(c) How to cooperate among themselves.
(d) How to cooperate with a leader.

3. Is the author considered a philosopher?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) After his death.
(d) Maybe.

4. What does the author do after addressing this issue?
(a) He wonders what should be done about this issue.
(b) He discusses other issues.
(c) He decides to consider investigating it.
(d) He begins to investigate it.

5. What does Mill say about when one might pass a village or two away from one's home?
(a) The people can barely be understood because they are as distinctive as if the next town were the next nation.
(b) The people are odd and uninviting.
(c) The people are much like those in one's own village.
(d) The people are unwelcoming and cold.

Short Answer Questions

1. Here John Stuart Mill addresses the impact of what regarding expressing one's opinions?

2. According to the author, what is persecution?

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

4. Who did Bentham rely upon for support in ideas?

5. Why is it a problem that some Mormons openly practice polygamy?

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