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

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) Listen to others' opinions.
(c) At least verbally express it.
(d) Keep his or her opinion to him or herself.

3. What did Mary publish?
(a) A Vindication of the Rights of the Black Man.
(b) A Vindication of the Rights of the Unborn.
(c) A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.
(d) A Vindication of the Rights of the Homosexual.

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

5. How does John Stuart Mill begin this chapter?
(a) By introductin a discourse regarding tyranny.
(b) By discussing the difficulties of freedom.
(c) By discussing past behaviors of monarchies towards liberty.
(d) By introducing a discourse regarding opinion and the expression thereof.

Short Answer Questions

1. Over whom did Copernicus have a superior knowledge of this knowledge?

2. In what did Mill have a personal hand?

3. Would this social project be easy?

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

5. What is one topic these friends covered?

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