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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. Which of the following is not listed as being one of the "houses?"
(a) Geometry.
(b) Engine.
(c) Illusion.
(d) Fossil

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

3. What word is used in lieu of surgery?
(a) Operation.
(b) Chirurgery.
(c) Conflagration.
(d) Manipulation.

4. Bacon believes that the human mind easily misuses its ____ in many ways.
(a) Intellect.
(b) Purpose.
(c) Gray matter.
(d) Reason.

5. Bacon says that ____ is "more precious than anything on earth."
(a) True understanding.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Intellect.
(d) A meeting of the minds.

Short Answer Questions

1. The ancients looked only to the stars and as such became too focused on ____ and abstract meditation.

2. The people realize that once they got as close as ____ yards they could not move.

3. How many ships did Bensalem have at this time?

4. The name of the island means "offspring of ____, safety and completeness" in Hebrew.

5. Which of the following was manifested in the writings?

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