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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. The Europeans want an increase in rights for whom?
(a) A larger portion of the populace.
(b) The wealthy.
(c) The elderly.
(d) A smaller portion of the populace.

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

3. Was Mill an advocate for the women's rights movement?
(a) Early on in his career.
(b) Somewhat.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

4. Towards what was there a Continental attitude?
(a) A desire to return to the days of a monarchy.
(b) Self-government as an idea that was international.
(c) Self-government as an idea that was new and unusual.
(d) A desire for a socialist government.

5. What does John Stuart Mill show about the real challenge regarding one's views?
(a) It is to make sure one's views are accurate and without faults.
(b) It is to face the conflict that can emerge when opinions are shared with a view to obtaining the truth of any given matter.
(c) It is to face the fact that your beliefs may be wrong.
(d) It is to keep those views to oneself.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can sharing views do, according to the author?

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

3. What does the author makes clear when he refers to liberty?

4. About what does Copernicus know?

5. What does the author say happens in most cultures regarding private behavior?

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