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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. Why is this an additional responsibility?
(a) There is no longer the authority of the Crown to chaff against and therefore to blame for the trouble.
(b) They can only complain to themselves.
(c) The Crown has now been replaced by an elected leader.
(d) They only have their leader to blame.

2. What are the additional responsibilities that will be included for a democracy?
(a) How to cooperate among a small group of leaders.
(b) How to elect leaders.
(c) How to cooperate among themselves.
(d) How to cooperate with a leader.

3. In what work of this ancient philosopher does he refer to factions within a political system?
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Aesthetics.
(c) Sociology.
(d) Politics.

4. In what did Mill sincerely believe regarding women?
(a) Their innate subservient behavior.
(b) Their inequality.
(c) Their feminine intelligence and instincts.
(d) The innate equality of women.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What took place centuries later, regarding Copernicus' knowledge?

2. How does John Stuart Mill begin this chapter?

3. In this chapter Mill examines what?

4. Where did John Stuart's father loom large in relevance during John Stuart's earliest years?

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

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