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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2b, New Atlantis, a Work Unfinished (Conversation with Governor continued, Conversation with Joabim).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Other forms of thinking may start out being easier but will most likely end up in ____ places.
(a) Confusing.
(b) Many different.
(c) Dark.
(d) Dangerous.

2. Overall, philosophy was _____ but barren.
(a) Worshiped.
(b) Abundant.
(c) Fruitful.
(d) Disdained.

3. Using the new logic, an observer will give up falsehood and avoid _____.
(a) Tradition.
(b) Outside influence.
(c) Alternative thought.
(d) Superstition.

4. How many days did it take from the time the sailors spotted land until they reached a port?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

5. Often times the community was controlled by ______ rules.
(a) Arbitrary.
(b) No.
(c) Disorganized.
(d) Unenforceable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was banned on the island?

2. Bacon asks the ____ God to grant him the power to help humanity.

3. Bacon believed that common sense established _____ certain degrees of assurance.

4. In the beginning of the work, sailors departed from which country?

5. If man was able to focus on these powers, he would be able to master which of the following?

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