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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. The desire that Humboldt put forth for humanity and the method of exploration that he suggests combined with whose systematic thinking and exploration of ideas all tend to assist the process of thought towards arrival at the whole truth of life and of the reality for people?
(a) Justin Mill and Henrietta Toth.
(b) John Stuart Mill and Harriet Taylor.
(c) Joshua Mill and Hillary Thomas.
(d) James Mill and Harriet Tubman.

2. What can sharing views do, according to the author?
(a) Make enemies.
(b) Cause arguments.
(c) Enhance life for everyone.
(d) Cause confusion.

3. How does one begin to persecute another?
(a) They taunt someone for their beliefs.
(b) It is a response by someone with strong beliefs trying to oppose the reverse belief.
(c) They verbally abuse someone else.
(d) They physically attack another person.

4. Do Mormons face persecution in Mill's society?
(a) Most certainly.
(b) Very little.
(c) An insignificant amount.
(d) No.

5. Can the interference and control of the individual by the state or nation be the preferred course of action?
(a) Rarely.
(b) Never.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

Short Answer Questions

1. Is taking a dissenting position loudly before an already angry mob free speech?

2. Is the author considered a philosopher?

3. Who has provided a grand support of Mill's statement regarding variety of situation?

4. In England, why did the number of prisoners increase?

5. About what does Copernicus know?

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