On Liberty by John Stuart Mill
  • 1. According to Mill, what is the harm principle?
A) People should be free unless they harm others
B) People must conform to societal norms
C) People should always obey the law
D) People should be punished for bad thoughts
  • 2. What does Mill say about individual autonomy?
A) It is secondary to the collective good
B) It is essential for personal development
C) It should be limited by government
D) It leads to societal chaos
  • 3. Mill argues that freedom of speech is important because:
A) It creates social unrest
B) It allows the truth to emerge
C) It helps spread falsehoods
D) It is only for the educated
  • 4. In Mill's view, when may society intervene in individual actions?
A) To enforce religious beliefs
B) To promote cultural uniformity
C) To ensure economic equality
D) To prevent harm to others
  • 5. What does Mill say about majority opinion?
A) It is always correct
B) It is unchangeable
C) It should govern all decisions
D) It can suppress minority views
  • 6. According to Mill, what is a key threat to liberty?
A) Tyranny of the majority
B) Religious pluralism
C) Economic inequality
D) Tyranny of a single ruler
  • 7. What is the relationship between liberty and individuality according to Mill?
A) Individuality is dangerous
B) Liberty fosters individuality
C) Liberty restricts individuality
D) They are unrelated
  • 8. Mill argues that liberty of the press is vital for:
A) Preventing conflict
B) Ensuring government control
C) Maintaining public order
D) A functioning democracy
  • 9. What does Mill say about dissenting opinions?
A) They should be silenced
B) They are inherently wrong
C) They weaken society
D) They are crucial for progress
  • 10. In what year was 'On Liberty' published?
A) 1872
B) 1848
C) 1859
D) 1865
  • 11. What is the ideal state of governance according to Mill?
A) One that maximizes individual freedoms
B) One where no freedoms exist
C) One that promotes economic stability
D) One where only the majority rules
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