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

2. Who has been exclusively and specifically an intellectual and emotional companion of J.S. Mill's?
(a) His mother.
(b) His wife.
(c) His cousin.
(d) His sister.

3. How is John Stuart Mill viewed?
(a) As having been a crazy man full of crazy ideas.
(b) As having been a fairly prominent philosopher at his time.
(c) As having been the most prominent of all English-speaking thinkers of any time.
(d) As having been the most prominent English-speaking thinker in the 19th century.

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

5. His knowledge could easily have been mistaken for what?
(a) Lies.
(b) Mere belief or opinion.
(c) Fact.
(d) Heresy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mill indicate are all deeply important in how the freedom of each individual is affected by that of the others?

2. Can an opinion be vulnerable to attack once exposed?

3. When did Mary publish this?

4. Why is their friendship less unusual today?

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

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