What is the main argument presented in the text?
What rights should animals have?

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The legal rights of nonhuman animals are already recognized
The legal rights of nonhuman animals are irrelevant
The legal rights of corporations should be abolished
The legal rights of nonhuman animals should be recognized
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What is the significance of the case Somerset vs. Stewart?
It abolished the concept of legal personhood
It was a landmark case for animal rights in India
It involved a black slave who transitioned from a legal thing to a legal person
It established the legal personhood of nonhuman animals
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What values and principles did the Nonhuman Rights Project choose to put before the judges?
Liberty and justice
Liberty and equality
Equality and fraternity
Freedom and compassion
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What is the main argument for considering chimpanzees as legal persons?
Their ability to perform complex tasks
Their resemblance to human beings
Their physical strength and agility
Their ability to communicate with humans
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What is the significance of the chimpanzee sanctuary in South Florida?
It is a breeding center for endangered chimpanzee species
It is a rehabilitation center for injured chimpanzees
It is a research facility for studying chimpanzee behavior
It provides a natural environment for chimpanzees to live in
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What is the common law writ of habeus corpus meant to protect?
The rights of corporations
The rights of government officials
The rights of nonhuman animals
The rights of detained individuals
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What is the main reason for the Nonhuman Rights Project to file suits using the common law writ of habeus corpus?
To demand freedom for nonhuman animals
To challenge the legal rights of corporations
To establish a sanctuary for nonhuman animals
To seek compensation for animal cruelty
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