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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. Despite the reality that Mill's idea is far from new, it is what?
(a) Always the case in reality.
(b) Relatively rarely the case in reality.
(c) Often the case in reality.
(d) Never the case in reality.

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

3. The Europeans want an increase in rights for whom?
(a) A larger portion of the populace.
(b) The elderly.
(c) A smaller portion of the populace.
(d) The wealthy.

4. In what work of this ancient philosopher does he refer to factions within a political system?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Politics.
(c) Aesthetics.
(d) Sociology.

5. By exposing opinions, what chance are people given?
(a) To harrass others about their beliefs.
(b) To continue to believe their own opinions without regard to others.
(c) To tell the truth.
(d) To correct the mistakes of others or of enriching the consciousness of both or all those involved.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is John Stuart Mill viewed?

2. What did Mary publish?

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

4. Is the author considered a philosopher?

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.

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