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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Introductory.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Europeans have a unique sense of _____________ that has co-existed right along with a great deal of political differences and variances in the ways of life of the peoples.
(a) Distrust.
(b) Inequality.
(c) Unity.
(d) Fear.

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

4. When did Mary publish this?
(a) A good century later.
(b) A good century earlier.
(c) A good decade earlier.
(d) A good decade later.

5. Why does the author go on to put this liberty into historical context?
(a) Should readers want to hear stories from the past.
(b) Should readers not understand from where he is coming.
(c) Should readers not be aware of how this has been addressed over the centuries.
(d) Should readers not trust him.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where did John Stuart's father loom large in relevance during John Stuart's earliest years?

4. Who is Mill's ancient predecessor?

5. Was Mill's attempt the first?

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