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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1b, The Plan of the Work.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many parts are there to the work?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 5.
(d) 7.

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

3. Other forms of thinking may start out being easier but will most likely end up in ____ places.
(a) Many different.
(b) Confusing.
(c) Dark.
(d) Dangerous.

4. It is important that man be able to gather clues from _____.
(a) God.
(b) Nature.
(c) Science.
(d) Each other.

5. Bacon's goal is to collect particular _______ and then make inferences about general principles.
(a) Phenomena.
(b) Sciences.
(c) Schools of thought.
(d) Philosophies.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The new logic is designed to command active ____.

3. Bacon believed that common sense established _____ certain degrees of assurance.

4. We must avoid our ____if we want to see the pattern of the world..

5. It is better to try and fail rather than to make _____ on something that cannot work.

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