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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. With regard to personal behavior, what does Mill espouse?
(a) Only some people deserve freedoms, and may oppress the oppostion's freedoms.
(b) Each individual deserves some freedoms, and that to thwart, oppress or oppose the will of others is wrong.
(c) Each individual deserves the freedom to do as he or she wills and wishes given the limitation that to thwart, oppress or oppose the will of others is wrong.
(d) Each individual deserves the freedom to do as he or she will, as long as it follows the beliefs of the leader in power.

2. What does the author believe leads to progress?
(a) Clashes that lead to stronger disagreement.
(b) Clashes that end quickly.
(c) Clashes that bring opponents closer to the truth.
(d) Clashes that cause trouble.

3. What did Mary publish?
(a) A Vindication of the Rights of the Unborn.
(b) A Vindication of the Rights of the Black Man.
(c) A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.
(d) A Vindication of the Rights of the Homosexual.

4. Is one's opinion powerful?
(a) A little.
(b) No.
(c) Not at all.
(d) Yes.

5. What is another topic these two cover?
(a) Narcotic drugs.
(b) Space travel.
(c) Stenography.
(d) Various theories.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what work of this ancient philosopher does he refer to factions within a political system?

2. Who did Bentham rely upon for support in ideas?

3. In what subjects was his education clearly weak?

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

5. In Mill's case, does he typically mean violent factions?

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