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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2c, New Atlantis, a Work Unfinished (The Father of Salomon's House).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Bacon went to work for which King of England?
(a) Richard.
(b) Henry.
(c) George.
(d) James.

2. What is a "procemium?"
(a) Postscript.
(b) Prefix.
(c) Preliminary.
(d) Preface.

3. Which of the following was not one of the things listed as an item brought back to the island by the sailors?
(a) Inventions.
(b) Books.
(c) Spices.
(d) Instruments.

4. The fifth part includes things Bacon had discovered through the ordinary use of ______.
(a) Understanding.
(b) Observation.
(c) Logic.
(d) Intellect.

5. Using the new logic, an observer will give up falsehood and avoid _____.
(a) Tradition.
(b) Outside influence.
(c) Alternative thought.
(d) Superstition.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not mentioned as being a group with large fleets?

2. How many of the sailors were sick and required medical attention?

3. Other forms of thinking may start out being easier but will most likely end up in ____ places.

4. Bacon believes that the human mind easily misuses its ____ in many ways.

5. Bacon states that man can only obey _____ causes.

(see the answer key)

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