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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Introductory.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Have the British been connected to this European relationship?
(a) Yes.
(b) Much later.
(c) No.
(d) Maybe.

2. There was a great movement toward greater _____________ for the peoples of Europe.
(a) War.
(b) Independence.
(c) Fear.
(d) Dependence.

3. With regard to personal behavior, what does Mill espouse?
(a) Only some people deserve freedoms, and may oppress the oppostion's freedoms.
(b) Each individual deserves the freedom to do as he or she will, as long as it follows the beliefs of the leader in power.
(c) Each individual deserves some freedoms, and that to thwart, oppress or oppose the will of others is wrong.
(d) Each individual deserves the freedom to do as he or she wills and wishes given the limitation that to thwart, oppress or oppose the will of others is wrong.

4. How was John Stuart's father able to support him and his work?
(a) He was wealthy.
(b) He worked many jobs.
(c) He used many credit cards.
(d) He acquired a loan.

5. What was initially thought to be John Stuart Mill's career?
(a) Music.
(b) Painting.
(c) The priesthood.
(d) Mathematics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mill begin to set forth?

2. How has Britain's location as a pair of islands influenced the way that Britain relates to whom?

3. How was J.S. Mill educated?

4. What does the author say happens in most cultures regarding private behavior?

5. Europeans have a unique sense of _____________ that has co-existed right along with a great deal of political differences and variances in the ways of life of the peoples.

(see the answer key)

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