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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Had many of the Europeans were or recently were living under the authority of monarchies and aristocracies?
(a) Few.
(b) Some.
(c) Many.
(d) None.

2. What does Mill address and also take a step further?
(a) The issue of fear.
(b) The issue of tyranny.
(c) The issue of inequality.
(d) The issue of a dictatorship.

3. With regard to personal behavior, what does Mill espouse?
(a) 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.
(b) Only some people deserve freedoms, and may oppress the oppostion's freedoms.
(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 will, as long as it follows the beliefs of the leader in power.

4. What is a danger of more democracy?
(a) Misunderstanding.
(b) Frustration.
(c) Tyranny.
(d) Freedom.

5. Why does the author go on to put this liberty into historical context?
(a) Should readers want to hear stories from the past.
(b) Should readers not be aware of how this has been addressed over the centuries.
(c) Should readers not trust him.
(d) Should readers not understand from where he is coming.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what was Mill's education very strong?

2. How was John Stuart's father able to support him and his work?

3. What are the additional responsibilities that will be included for a democracy?

4. What was initially thought to be John Stuart Mill's career?

5. Does Mill directly mention women in particular?

(see the answer key)

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