On Liberty Multiple Choice

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. Mill claims that the sole purpose for which society is justified in forcing an individual to do something against his or her will is

To make that individual happier. correct incorrect

To prevent that individual from harming him- or herself. correct incorrect

To prevent that individual from harming others. correct incorrect

To prevent that individual from holding false opinions. correct incorrect

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. According to Mill, society exerts control over individuals by means of

The moral coercion of public opinion. correct incorrect

Legal penalties. correct incorrect

Public remonstrance. correct incorrect

Both a and b. correct incorrect

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. Mill argues that we should never suppress an opinion we believe to be false because

The opinion may possibly be true. correct incorrect

To do so is to assume our own infallibility. correct incorrect

The opinion may not be entirely false, but contain a portion of the truth. correct incorrect

All of the above. correct incorrect

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. Mill argues that even if a received opinion is true it should still be discussed and contested because otherwise

The opinion will be held like a prejudice, with little understanding of its rational grounds. correct incorrect

The meaning of the opinion will be in danger of being lost. correct incorrect

Both a and b. correct incorrect

Neither a nor b. correct incorrect