The Subjection of Women Quizzes

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1 When was Mill an active philosopher?
19th century

17th century

18th century

16th century
2 Who was responsible for Mill’s education?
He was self-taught

A private tutor

James Mill

Helen Taylor
3 Which book is written by Mill?
The Interpretation of Dreams

Beyond Good and Evil

The Communist Manifesto

On Liberty
4 Who helped Mill out of his mental crisis when he was twenty?
David Hume

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

William Wordsworth

John Locke
5 What did Mill do while he was in Parliament in regards to women’s suffrage?
He introduced the first bill for women’s suffrage

He organized a protest for women’s rights

He founded an organization for women’s rights

He voted against women’s suffrage
6 What is the purpose of “The Subjection of Women”?
To discuss the history of women’s education

To show that the subjugation of women is unjust and inefficient

To outline the biological differences between men and women

To examine women’s role in the economy
7 What happened prior to the publication of the essay?
Mill refused to be a Member of Parliament

Married women were granted the right to own property

Mill’s bill for women’s suffrage was denied

Women were granted the right to vote
8 What does Mill say about the legal status of women?
Women have equal rights under the marriage law

Women’s legal status varies from time to time

Women are legally the children of their husbands

Women have more legal rights than men
9 What does Mill say about the true nature of women?
It is distorted by society’s oppression

It is less intellectual than men’s nature

It is mainly focused on motherhood

It is inherently different from men’s nature
10 For humans, what’s the most fundamental need besides food and clothing?
Wealth

Freedom

Education

Social status
11 How is women’s struggle for freedom different from that of other oppressed groups?
Women’s oppression is less severe than that of other groups

Women are in private and intimate relationship with the oppressor

Women have never attempted to fight for their rights

Women are not legally oppressed
12 How does Mill describe the historical treatment of women in the context of marriage?
Legally subordinate and often treated as property

Dominant figures within the family

Equal partners

Financially independent partner
13 What is Mill's view on the legal separation of a wife from her husband?
It is extremely difficult and unfair to women

It is relatively easy to achieve

It is irrelevant to women's emancipation

It is discouraged but not impossible
14 What is Mill’s view on women’s property rights?
Women do not need property rights

Women should have equal property rights as men

Only unmarried women should have property rights

Property rights are trivial comparing to voting rights
15 What is the “lowest abyss” of marriage for women?
Lack of freedom

Limited social connections

Domestic abuse

Financial dependence
16 How does Mill argue against the idea that women are naturally inferior in intellectual capacities?
He agrees that women are naturally inferior

He says that apparent differences are due to differences in education and circumstances

He suggests that women are actually superior in intellect

He doesn’t discuss it in the essay
17 How does Mill respond to the objection that women have “nervous temperaments”?
He admits that some women have it, but it can be beneficial

He rejects the accusation and thinks that it’s based on distorted facts

He believes that men also have a nervous temperament

He suggests that a nervous temperament disqualifies women from certain roles
18 What is Mill's view on women’s professions outside of marriage?
Women are better suited for domestic professions

Women’s professions outside marriage are unimportant

It’s unethical for women to work outside of marriage

Women should have the same opportunities as men
19 What is Mill's perspective on the argument that women have not achieved as much as men in philosophy and art?
Women are less capable in these fields

Women are more interested in domestic life

Women are not interested in philosophy and art

Women are still amateurs in these fields
20 Does Mill believe that women are morally superior to men?
No, he criticizes the dangerous praise of women

Yes, he agrees that women are morally superior

No, he believes women are morally inferior

Yes, but only in the domestic life
21 In “The Subjection of Women,” what does Mill think needs to happen to boost women’s emancipation?
Protests across the globe

Economic independence for unmarried women

More educational opportunities

Women’s suffrage
22 What does Mill think of the impact of male superiority on the character of men?
It has a corrupting influence, leading to self-indulgence

He suggests it has no significant impact

He thinks it makes men more responsible

It strengthens the confidence of men
23 According to Mill, how would the emancipation of women benefit society as a whole?
By reducing the workload of men

By increasing population growth

By doubling the intellectual resources available for the public

By making women financially independent
24 How does Mill describe the impact of women’s emancipation on marriage?
He predicts a decrease in marriages

He fears it might lead to instability in marriage

It brings marital happiness based on equal relationship

He anticipates no change in marital dynamics
25 How does Mill differentiate himself from other utilitarians?
By advocating for women’s suffrage

By advocating for total government control

By focusing on economic utility

By rejecting certain principle of maximized happiness

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