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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Of the Liberty of Thought & Discussion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. He asserts his own view that even if only one individual on the entire face of the Earth holds a particular opinion that he or she can do what?
(a) Quietly mention it.
(b) Listen to others' opinions.
(c) At least verbally express it.
(d) Keep his or her opinion to him or herself.

2. Where did John Stuart's father loom large in relevance during John Stuart's earliest years?
(a) America.
(b) France.
(c) England.
(d) Germany.

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

4. What are the additional responsibilities that will be included for a democracy?
(a) How to cooperate among a small group of leaders.
(b) How to cooperate with a leader.
(c) How to elect leaders.
(d) How to cooperate among themselves.

5. What is the definition for this type of liberty?
(a) The rights of man within his religious views.
(b) The rights of man within the government.
(c) The rights of man within his private life.
(d) The rights of man within the state or nation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mill indicate are all deeply important in how the freedom of each individual is affected by that of the others?

2. His knowledge could easily have been mistaken for what?

3. Of what is there a tendency in 1800s England, regarding education?

4. The entire chapter is devoted to discussing what?

5. Despite the reality that Mill's idea is far from new, it is what?

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