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

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

3. Human reasoning is _____.
(a) Flawed.
(b) Divine.
(c) Purposeful.
(d) Premature.

4. Francis Bacon believes that it is ____ for him to write the following work.
(a) Pointless.
(b) Worthwhile.
(c) Crucial.
(d) Frivolous.

5. The _____ way starts out hard but ends in "open country."
(a) Methodical.
(b) Instinctive.
(c) Scientific.
(d) Natural.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following are said to have had no role except for in mechanics?

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

3. In ordinary logic, _____ reigns.

4. Using the new logic, an observer will give up falsehood and avoid _____.

5. Overall, philosophy was _____ but barren.

(see the answer key)

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