View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what country did Mill help women?
(a) Great Britain.
(b) The United States.
(c) Canada.
(d) France.

2. Had many of the Europeans were or recently were living under the authority of monarchies and aristocracies?
(a) None.
(b) Few.
(c) Many.
(d) Some.

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

4. What does the author think of destructive attacks against an opinion?
(a) They useful.
(b) They are unavoidable.
(c) They are wise.
(d) They are unwise.

5. What must this clash of opposition do to be good?
(a) Both sides must be kind and nonviolent.
(b) Both sides must be brought closer to the truth.
(c) Both sides must be somewhat safe.
(d) Both sides must have opposing views.

Short Answer Questions

1. Would this social project be easy?

2. What altered who could be citizens and who hoped to be, or to become so?

3. Does Mill directly mention women in particular?

4. Who is John Stuart's father?

5. When does the author believe the clash of opposition is good?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does John Stuart Mill say about his wife? Why?

2. What was exposed by this aspect of the Middle Ages education system?

3. How is this author considered a philosopher?

4. Describe Mill's education.

5. What does the author discuss regarding controlling people?

6. What role does John Stuart Mill play in the women's movement?

7. What does the author mean by liberty?

8. What is said about Aristotle regarding tyranny in this chapter?

9. What is known about John Stuart Mill's father and brother?

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

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 838 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample