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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. It is stated that the author believes that men tend to misunderstand their _____.
(a) Weakenesses.
(b) Strengths.
(c) Posterity.
(d) Mission.

2. This is accomplished through the use of ______.
(a) Experiments.
(b) Experience.
(c) Devices.
(d) Hypotheses.

3. In the end, the two sides ended up arguing over ______.
(a) Ideals.
(b) Dogma.
(c) Money.
(d) Karma.

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

5. Bacon lays out a plan for organizing which of the following?
(a) Scientific inquiry.
(b) Thoughts.
(c) Books.
(d) Men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Science descended from debates held by the ______.

2. Which is not one of the parts of the plan?

3. What term does Bacon use to describe syllogism?

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

5. The new logic is designed to command active ____.

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