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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. The ruler of Bensalem was also known to be a great ____.
(a) Shaman.
(b) Politician.
(c) Warrior.
(d) Orator.

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

3. In the beginning of the work, sailors departed from which country?
(a) Peru.
(b) China.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Japan.

4. According to the text, it took ____ years for Atlantis to be destroyed.
(a) 125.
(b) 200.
(c) 150.
(d) 100.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Bacon suggests that man should try to focus on their ___ powers.

2. Bacon believes that the human mind easily misuses its ____ in many ways.

3. The work was presented in such a way that it was written in the native tongue for all but which group?

4. This is accomplished through the use of ______.

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

(see the answer key)

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