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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what country did Mill help women?
(a) Great Britain.
(b) Canada.
(c) France.
(d) The United States.

2. What did Mary Wollstonecraft support?
(a) Women's rights.
(b) Gay rights.
(c) Equality for African Americans.
(d) Pro life.

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

4. The movements towards individuality that is released from intense restrictions are a sign, according to the philosopher, of what?
(a) A return to the past.
(b) Troubles to come.
(c) More issues with which to deal.
(d) Hope for the future.

5. 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) Each individual deserves some freedoms, and that to thwart, oppress or oppose the will of others is wrong.
(c) Each individual deserves the freedom to do as he or she will, as long as it follows the beliefs of the leader in power.
(d) Only some people deserve freedoms, and may oppress the oppostion's freedoms.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mill's ancient predecessor?

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

3. Who is John Stuart's father?

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

5. Where did John Stuart's father loom large in relevance during John Stuart's earliest years?

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