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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Of the Liberty of Thought & Discussion.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the definition for this type of liberty?
(a) The rights of man within the state or nation.
(b) The rights of man within his private life.
(c) The rights of man within the government.
(d) The rights of man within his religious views.

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

4. What does Mill begin to set forth?
(a) A proposed idea for how to elect a leader.
(b) A proposed idea for running a democracy.
(c) A proposed idea for issuing various freedoms.
(d) A proposed idea for a behavioral dictum.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Does Mill directly mention women in particular?

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

3. Was Mill's attempt the first?

4. What is one goal of education during the Middle Ages?

5. In what work of this ancient philosopher does he refer to factions within a political system?

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