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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2b, New Atlantis, a Work Unfinished (Conversation with Governor continued, Conversation with Joabim).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following decayed in the rest of the world?
(a) Communication.
(b) Navigation.
(c) Travel.
(d) Commerce.

2. The sixth part refers to the _______ course of inquiry.
(a) Illegitimate.
(b) Philosophical.
(c) Sensible.
(d) Legitimate.

3. The first part is referred to as being ______ outlined.
(a) Loosely.
(b) Sloppily.
(c) Temporarily.
(d) Haphazardly.

4. Bacon rejects a certain type of reasoning because it is too _____ and independent of the empirical.
(a) Deliberate.
(b) Changeable.
(c) Rickety.
(d) Confused.

5. According to island law, a person must wait at least ____ month(s) between the first interview and marriage.
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. The problem is that common logic also requires more ____.

2. Which famous philosopher reported the prosperity of Atlantis?

3. What name is given to the person in this position?

4. Which of the following countries is not mentioned in the text?

5. The author of the letter also supposedly preached in which country?

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