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On Liberty Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. He asserts his own view that even if only one individual on the entire face of the Earth holds a particular opinion that he or she can do what?
(a) Quietly mention it.
(b) Keep his or her opinion to him or herself.
(c) Listen to others' opinions.
(d) At least verbally express it.

3. How was J.S. Mill educated?
(a) He attended a private school.
(b) He went to boarding school.
(c) He attended public school.
(d) He was homeschooled.

4. In this chapter Mill examines what?
(a) The role of the people in controlling themselves.
(b) The role of the monarchy in controlling people.
(c) The role of the elected leader in controlling his people.
(d) The role of both legal and nonlegal means of controlling people.

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

6. When does the author believe the clash of opposition is good?
(a) When the clash changes both.
(b) When the clash is not deadly.
(c) When any clash occurs.
(d) When the clash is not violent.

7. Would this social project be easy?
(a) Yes, would be fairly easy.
(b) No, not necessarily.
(c) No, not at all.
(d) Yes, it would be very easy.

8. For millions, if knowledge of the solar system were not proliferated and supporting information both provided and explained would the majority conclude from direct personal experience that the planets travel around the Sun?
(a) Most.
(b) No.
(c) Maybe.
(d) Yes.

9. Have the British been connected to this European relationship?
(a) Yes.
(b) Much later.
(c) No.
(d) Maybe.

10. Does the author confine his criticisms to his own nation?
(a) At first.
(b) Yes.
(c) Only later.
(d) No.

11. By exposing opinions, what chance are people given?
(a) To continue to believe their own opinions without regard to others.
(b) To correct the mistakes of others or of enriching the consciousness of both or all those involved.
(c) To tell the truth.
(d) To harrass others about their beliefs.

12. Has this tendency continued into the 20th and 21st centuries?
(a) No, not at all.
(b) Yes, to some degree.
(c) No, not currently.
(d) Yes, completely.

13. Of what is there a tendency in 1800s England, regarding education?
(a) For people to teach themselves both sides of an argument.
(b) For people to teach themselves one side of an argument but not to educate themselves in the opposing views.
(c) For people to not study any side of an argument, to avoid disagreements.
(d) For people to only teach themselves the opposing side of an argument.

14. What would the author prefer people to do, regarding opposing views?
(a) People should ignore them.
(b) People should ridicule those with opposing beliefs.
(c) People should accept them as their own views.
(d) People should thoroughly learn the opposing viewpoint.

15. What was initially thought to be John Stuart Mill's career?
(a) Music.
(b) Painting.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) The priesthood.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what country did Mill help women?

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

3. Was Mill an advocate for the women's rights movement?

4. Why does the author go on to put this liberty into historical context?

5. What was J.S. Mill to the women's movement?

(see the answer keys)

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