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

2. Is one's opinion powerful?
(a) No.
(b) Yes.
(c) Not at all.
(d) A little.

3. Who is John Stuart's brother?
(a) James Brown.
(b) Joshua Bartlett.
(c) Justin Benjamin.
(d) Jeremy Bentham.

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

5. Both law and public opinion have a tendency to do what?
(a) Guide the individual's liberty and freedom of action.
(b) Conspire against the individual's liberty and freedom of action.
(c) Lead the individual's liberty and freedom of action.
(d) Assist the individual's liberty and freedom of action.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mill address and also take a step further?

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

4. What is the work done by these two friends?

5. What would the author prefer people to do, regarding opposing views?

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