The Subjection of Women Quizzes

The Subjection of Women Quiz 1

1 When was Mill an active philosopher?
16th century

19th century

18th century

17th century
2 Who was responsible for Mill’s education?
James Mill

Helen Taylor

He was self-taught

A private tutor
3 Which book is written by Mill?
Beyond Good and Evil

The Interpretation of Dreams

The Communist Manifesto

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

John Locke

Jean-Jacques Rousseau

David Hume
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 show that the subjugation of women is unjust and inefficient

To examine women’s role in the economy

To outline the biological differences between men and women

To discuss the history of women’s education
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’s legal status varies from time to time

Women have equal rights under the marriage law

Women have more legal rights than men

Women are legally the children of their husbands
9 What does Mill say about the true nature of women?
It is mainly focused on motherhood

It is distorted by society’s oppression

It is less intellectual than men’s nature

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

Social status

Wealth

Education
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?
Financially independent partner

Legally subordinate and often treated as property

Equal partners

Dominant figures within the family
13 What is Mill's view on the legal separation of a wife from her husband?
It is discouraged but not impossible

It is irrelevant to women's emancipation

It is relatively easy to achieve

It is extremely difficult and unfair to women
14 What is Mill’s view on women’s property rights?
Women do not need property rights

Only unmarried women should have property rights

Property rights are trivial comparing to voting rights

Women should have equal property rights as men
15 What is the “lowest abyss” of marriage for women?
Domestic abuse

Lack of freedom

Limited social connections

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

He agrees that women are naturally inferior

He doesn’t discuss it in the essay

He says that apparent differences are due to differences in education and circumstances
17 How does Mill respond to the objection that women have “nervous temperaments”?
He suggests that a nervous temperament disqualifies women from certain roles

He believes that men also have a nervous temperament

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

He admits that some women have it, but it can be beneficial
18 What is Mill's view on women’s professions outside of marriage?
Women’s professions outside marriage are unimportant

Women are better suited for domestic professions

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?
Yes, but only in the domestic life

No, he believes women are morally inferior

No, he criticizes the dangerous praise of women

Yes, he agrees that women are morally superior
21 In “The Subjection of Women,” what does Mill think needs to happen to boost women’s emancipation?
Economic independence for unmarried women

More educational opportunities

Women’s suffrage

Protests across the globe
22 What does Mill think of the impact of male superiority on the character of men?
It strengthens the confidence 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
23 According to Mill, how would the emancipation of women benefit society as a whole?
By making women financially independent

By doubling the intellectual resources available for the public

By reducing the workload of men

By increasing population growth
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

He anticipates no change in marital dynamics

It brings marital happiness based on equal relationship
25 How does Mill differentiate himself from other utilitarians?
By focusing on economic utility

By rejecting certain principle of maximized happiness

By advocating for total government control

By advocating for women’s suffrage

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