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

2. How was John Stuart's father able to support him and his work?
(a) He used many credit cards.
(b) He was wealthy.
(c) He worked many jobs.
(d) He acquired a loan.

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

4. In this chapter Mill examines what?
(a) The role of the people in controlling themselves.
(b) The role of both legal and nonlegal means of controlling people.
(c) The role of the elected leader in controlling his people.
(d) The role of the monarchy in controlling people.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a danger of more democracy?

3. Europeans have a unique sense of _____________ that has co-existed right along with a great deal of political differences and variances in the ways of life of the peoples.

4. What is one goal of education during the Middle Ages?

5. The Europeans want an increase in rights for whom?

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