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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. With clear ____, the intellect can become more powerful.
(a) Direction.
(b) Logic.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Intention.

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

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

4. The author states that the work is only a beginning that developing this philosophy is starting the real _____ of the human race.
(a) Foundation.
(b) Business.
(c) Humanity.
(d) Genus.

5. Since the observer is ____, he must look to history for similar observations.
(a) Fallible.
(b) Confused.
(c) Inexperienced.
(d) Easily influenced.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. This is accomplished through the use of ______.

4. Bacon says that ____ is "more precious than anything on earth."

5. The first part is referred to as being ______ outlined.

(see the answer key)

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