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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. The problem is that common logic also requires more ____.
(a) Trust.
(b) Truth.
(c) Explanation.
(d) Investigation.

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

3. How many parts are there to the work?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

4. What years did the King serve England?
(a) 1616-1651.
(b) 1603-1625.
(c) 1610-1639.
(d) 1601-1628.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. This is accomplished through the use of ______.

2. Overall, philosophy was _____ but barren.

3. Bacon states that people tend lean toward false and hasty ______.

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

5. Bacon went to work for which King of England?

(see the answer key)

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