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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. What was J.S. Mill to the women's movement?
(a) A dream come true.
(b) A slight help.
(c) A nuisance.
(d) A terror.

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

3. What does Mill indicate are all deeply important in how the freedom of each individual is affected by that of the others?
(a) Men's public opinions.
(b) Men's public opinions, women's and the laws of the nation.
(c) The laws of the nation and men's public opinions.
(d) Men and women's public opinions.

4. 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.
(a) Children.
(b) Women.
(c) Men.
(d) Immigrants.

5. In what subjects was his education clearly weak?
(a) Mathematics and humanities.
(b) Science and humanities.
(c) Science and mathematics.
(d) Art and humanities.

Short Answer Questions

1. Over whom did Copernicus have a superior knowledge of this knowledge?

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

3. Mill believes that freedom of speech as a means of clear expression of opinion has the possibility of doing what?

4. Why is their friendship less unusual today?

5. Towards what was there a Continental attitude?

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