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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 is this an additional responsibility?
(a) They only have their leader to blame.
(b) There is no longer the authority of the Crown to chaff against and therefore to blame for the trouble.
(c) They can only complain to themselves.
(d) The Crown has now been replaced by an elected leader.

2. How has Britain's location as a pair of islands influenced the way that Britain relates to whom?
(a) The Americans.
(b) The 'Others.'
(c) The 'Non-Europeans.'
(d) The 'Continental Europeans.'

3. What can sharing views do, according to the author?
(a) Cause confusion.
(b) Enhance life for everyone.
(c) Cause arguments.
(d) Make enemies.

4. What does the author makes clear when he refers to liberty?
(a) He means societal liberty.
(b) He means governmental liberty.
(c) He means personal liberty.
(d) He means religious liberty.

5. Who did Bentham rely upon for support in ideas?
(a) Justin Mill.
(b) Joshua Mill.
(c) James Mill.
(d) John Stuart Mill.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is another major benefit of giving freedom and safety to voice individual opinions within society?

2. For millions, if knowledge of the solar system were not proliferated and supporting information both provided and explained would the majority conclude from direct personal experience that the planets travel around the Sun?

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

4. Does the author confine his criticisms to his own nation?

5. What does the author believe leads to progress?

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