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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does John Stuart Mill begin this chapter?
(a) By discussing past behaviors of monarchies towards liberty.
(b) By introductin a discourse regarding tyranny.
(c) By discussing the difficulties of freedom.
(d) By introducing a discourse regarding opinion and the expression thereof.

2. Who is John Stuart's father?
(a) James Mill.
(b) Jeremy Mill.
(c) John Mill.
(d) Joshua Mill.

3. There was a great movement toward greater _____________ for the peoples of Europe.
(a) War.
(b) Independence.
(c) Fear.
(d) Dependence.

4. In Mill's case, does he typically mean violent factions?
(a) No.
(b) Only at first.
(c) Yes.
(d) Somewhat.

5. Is the author considered a philosopher?
(a) After his death.
(b) Maybe.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

6. Despite the reality that Mill's idea is far from new, it is what?
(a) Always the case in reality.
(b) Often the case in reality.
(c) Relatively rarely the case in reality.
(d) Never the case in reality.

7. 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 fact that your beliefs may be wrong.
(c) It is to keep those views to oneself.
(d) It is to face the conflict that can emerge when opinions are shared with a view to obtaining the truth of any given matter.

8. How has Britain's location as a pair of islands influenced the way that Britain relates to whom?
(a) The 'Continental Europeans.'
(b) The 'Non-Europeans.'
(c) The 'Others.'
(d) The Americans.

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

10. Where did John Stuart's father loom large in relevance during John Stuart's earliest years?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) America.
(d) England.

11. 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 cooperate among themselves.
(c) How to cooperate with a leader.
(d) How to elect leaders.

12. Was Mill's attempt the first?
(a) Yes, in the 1800s.
(b) Maybe.
(c) Yes.
(d) No.

13. In what did Mill have a personal hand?
(a) Stiving to get prohibition stopped.
(b) Striving to get women voting rights.
(c) Striving to get women to want to vote.
(d) Striving to get African American voting rights.

14. 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) Women.
(b) Men.
(c) Immigrants.
(d) Children.

15. Why does humanity know the truth about the Solar System?
(a) Copernicus' studies were thorough and complete.
(b) Those who researched the matter intensively and extensively.
(c) Humanity does not know the truth about the Solar system.
(d) The general population has been interested in studying the Solar system.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what did Mill's education prepare him well?

2. The movements towards individuality that is released from intense restrictions are a sign, according to the philosopher, of what?

3. What aspects did these two study?

4. By exposing opinions, what chance are people given?

5. The Europeans want an increase in rights for whom?

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