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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, The Great Instauration.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The ancients looked only to the stars and as such became too focused on ____ and abstract meditation.
(a) Astrology.
(b) Logic.
(c) Wit.
(d) Prayer.

2. Often times the community was controlled by ______ rules.
(a) No.
(b) Disorganized.
(c) Unenforceable.
(d) Arbitrary.

3. Bacon believes that the meeting between the two entities must return to its _______.
(a) Previous incarnation.
(b) Original condition.
(c) Self.
(d) Womb.

4. It is the ____ of power that caused angels to fall.
(a) Lust.
(b) Attainment.
(c) Abuse.
(d) Transfer.

5. Overall, philosophy was _____ but barren.
(a) Disdained.
(b) Fruitful.
(c) Abundant.
(d) Worshiped.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Science descended from debates held by the ______.

3. Bacon asks the ____ God to grant him the power to help humanity.

4. Bacon states that reason can reconstruct human knowledge, science, and ____.

5. If man was able to focus on these powers, he would be able to master which of the following?

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