View a FREE sample

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. The movements towards individuality that is released from intense restrictions are a sign, according to the philosopher, of what?
(a) A return to the past.
(b) Hope for the future.
(c) More issues with which to deal.
(d) Troubles to come.

2. Over whom did Copernicus have a superior knowledge of this knowledge?
(a) His colleagues.
(b) Other biologists.
(c) The general public.
(d) The church and scientists of his location and time in history.

3. What would the author prefer people to do, regarding opposing views?
(a) People should thoroughly learn the opposing viewpoint.
(b) People should accept them as their own views.
(c) People should ridicule those with opposing beliefs.
(d) People should ignore them.

4. What aspects did these two study?
(a) The world of mathematics and science.
(b) The world of crime and legislation related to it.
(c) The world of painting and sculpture.
(d) The world of science and technology.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is this an additional responsibility?

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

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

4. What is the definition for this type of liberty?

5. How was J.S. Mill educated?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 333 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample