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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. Is the author considered a philosopher?
(a) Yes.
(b) After his death.
(c) Maybe.
(d) No.

2. What does the author think of destructive attacks against an opinion?
(a) They are wise.
(b) They are unwise.
(c) They useful.
(d) They are unavoidable.

3. What does the author makes clear when he refers to liberty?
(a) He means personal liberty.
(b) He means governmental liberty.
(c) He means religious liberty.
(d) He means societal liberty.

4. What was initially thought to be John Stuart Mill's career?
(a) Music.
(b) The priesthood.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Painting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Have the British been connected to this European relationship?

2. Has this tendency continued into the 20th and 21st centuries?

3. Of what does the philosopher argue in favor regarding opposing views?

4. For how long was this woman his close companion?

5. In what country did Mill help women?

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