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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. In what was Mill's education very strong?
(a) The arts.
(b) The sciences.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) The humanities.

2. For how long was this woman his close companion?
(a) A very short time.
(b) An average amount of time.
(c) A very long time.
(d) A somewhat short time.

3. Had many of the Europeans were or recently were living under the authority of monarchies and aristocracies?
(a) Few.
(b) Some.
(c) None.
(d) Many.

4. When did Mary publish this?
(a) A good decade later.
(b) A good decade earlier.
(c) A good century later.
(d) A good century earlier.

5. Has this tendency continued into the 20th and 21st centuries?
(a) No, not currently.
(b) Yes, completely.
(c) Yes, to some degree.
(d) No, not at all.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Britain's location as a pair of islands influenced the way that Britain relates to whom?

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

3. Why does the author go on to put this liberty into historical context?

4. How was John Stuart's father able to support him and his work?

5. Who is John Stuart's father?

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