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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who has been exclusively and specifically an intellectual and emotional companion of J.S. Mill's?
(a) His wife.
(b) His mother.
(c) His cousin.
(d) His sister.

2. For how long was this woman his close companion?
(a) A somewhat short time.
(b) A very long time.
(c) An average amount of time.
(d) A very short time.

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

4. In Mill's case, does he typically mean violent factions?
(a) Only at first.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) Somewhat.

5. Amongst the British, ________ were one of the categories of members of society who were actively seeking increased rights, responsibilities and liberties within the nations of the Empire, particularly on the isles of Britain herself.
(a) Men.
(b) Immigrants.
(c) Children.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mill's ancient predecessor?

2. Why is their friendship less unusual today?

3. What was J.S. Mill to the women's movement?

4. Who did Bentham rely upon for support in ideas?

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

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