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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to the author, what is persecution?
(a) When an individual or a group emotionally or physically abuses another.
(b) A reaction of people to others.
(c) When one person does not like another person.
(d) When an individual or group physicalls assaults another.

3. What is one significant question the author wants to answer?
(a) Who wants sovereignty in a community?
(b) What are the implications on the surrounding community?
(c) How will the government aid their community in gaining sovereignty?
(d) What causes sovereignty in a community?

4. To what is separation often conducive?
(a) Understanding.
(b) No individuation.
(c) At least some individuation.
(d) Much individuation.

5. What does the author believe regarding medicines?
(a) They should never be used.
(b) They are very dangerous.
(c) They are useless.
(d) Under certain circumstances they may be warranted.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the author's intentions appear to be regarding the writing of this book?

2. What does the author do after addressing this issue?

3. What does Mill say about when one might pass a village or two away from one's home?

4. What does Mill like to see among the common people of language?

5. Would Mill's ancient predecessor have agreed with Mill?

Short Essay Questions

1. How might the ideas and methods of Humboldt, Mill, and Taylor be useful?

2. What is one reason for the author discussing trade in this book?

3. To what is the author opposed? How does he support his beliefs regarding this issue?

4. What is one strength of which the readers of this book must be aware?

5. What else does the author want to do with his principles?

6. What are two of the most significant questions regarding one's conduct?

7. What is meant by free trade?

8. What religious group does Mill mention suffering from persecution?

9. Is this discussion of trade relevant for readers of today? Why or why not?

10. Who is Wilhelm Von Humboldt?

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