Understanding Social Liberty and Order

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What did the old lady believe she was entitled to do with the new liberty?

Walk wherever she liked (correct)

Only yell at the traffic

Only walk on the pavement

Only ride a horse in the street

What was the stout old lady doing that was causing confusion and peril to herself?

Yelling at the traffic

Riding a horse in the street

Walking down the middle of a street (correct)

Walking on the pavement

What would be the result if everyone were to exercise their liberty as the old lady did?

A more polite society

Universal chaos (correct)

A more efficient transportation system

A more organized traffic system

What is the purpose of the rule of the road?

To preserve the liberties of all Signup and view all the answers

What does the policeman at Piccadilly Circus symbolize?

Liberty Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between individual liberty and social anarchy?

Individual liberty leads to social anarchy Signup and view all the answers

What is limited when we step out of our personal kingdom?

Our personal liberty of action Signup and view all the answers

Why might the neighbours object if the author practices the trombone at midnight?

Because they want to sleep in quiet Signup and view all the answers

What is the foundation of social conduct?

A reasonable consideration for the rights or feelings of others Signup and view all the answers

What do our little habits of commonplace intercourse reveal about us?

Our level of civilization Signup and view all the answers

How would the English categorize Alfred George Gardiner's style and subject matter?

As a very civilized gentleman Signup and view all the answers

What was Alfred George Gardiner's profession?

A British journalist and author Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of the passage about liberty?

Liberty is a social contract that requires accommodation of interests Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author argue that some liberty must be curtailed?

To ensure social order and safety Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's view on personal freedom in matters that do not affect others?

It is absolute and unlimited Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's main point about Piccadilly Circus?

It would be chaotic without traffic rules Signup and view all the answers

What does the author mean by 'a whole kingdom in which we rule alone'?

A territory of individual autonomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's tone in the passage?

Philosophical and reflective Signup and view all the answers