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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, New Atlantis, A Work Unfinished (Introduction, Discovery of Bensalem, Meeting with Governor).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The people realize that once they got as close as ____ yards they could not move.
(a) 75.
(b) 100.
(c) 60.
(d) 50.

3. The governor informs the sailors that they would use the island's _____ to provide ship repair.
(a) Craftsmen.
(b) Revenues.
(c) Trade relations.
(d) Materials.

4. Of the philosophers attempt to amend simple human observation with ridiculous _____.
(a) Determinations.
(b) Theories.
(c) Subtlety.
(d) Conclusions.

5. Science descended from debates held by the ______.
(a) Greeks.
(b) British.
(c) Romans.
(d) Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bacon's goal is to collect particular _______ and then make inferences about general principles.

2. Often times the community was controlled by ______ rules.

3. It is important that man be able to gather clues from _____.

4. Ultimately, man is nature's _____.

5. The sixth part refers to the _______ course of inquiry.

(see the answer key)

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