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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what was Mill's education very strong?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) The sciences.
(c) The humanities.
(d) The arts.

2. How was John Stuart's father able to support him and his work?
(a) He used many credit cards.
(b) He acquired a loan.
(c) He was wealthy.
(d) He worked many jobs.

3. In what subjects was his education clearly weak?
(a) Science and mathematics.
(b) Science and humanities.
(c) Mathematics and humanities.
(d) Art and humanities.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. By exposing opinions what can people do?

2. Why is this an additional responsibility?

3. Does Mill directly mention women in particular?

4. Of what does the philosopher argue in favor regarding opposing views?

5. Despite the reality that Mill's idea is far from new, it is what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does John Stuart Mill's success in helping British women get the right to vote reveal about him?

2. What does the author mean by liberty?

3. How is this author considered a philosopher?

4. Why does the author put the idea of liberty into historical context? Does he confine his criticism to Great Britain?

5. Why must one be careful when discussing an issue or disagreeing over one's opinion?

6. How can one learn by expressing one's opinion?

7. What movements are taking place during Mill's time in Great Britain and Europe?

8. What is the story of Copernicus?

9. What had Mary Wollstonecraft done for the women's movement?

10. Describe Mill and his wife's relationship.

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