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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 sailors communicated with the islanders in which language?
(a) Spanish.
(b) French.
(c) Polynesian.
(d) Tagalog.

2. Which of the following are said to have had no role except for in mechanics?
(a) Philosophers.
(b) Scientists.
(c) Mathematicians.
(d) Inventors.

3. The work was presented in such a way that it was written in the native tongue for all but which group?
(a) Hebrews.
(b) Indians.
(c) Chinese.
(d) Persians.

4. What was the alternative name for the Peruvians?
(a) Coya.
(b) Critias.
(c) Tyrambel.
(d) Timaeus.

5. What is a "procemium?"
(a) Prefix.
(b) Preliminary.
(c) Postscript.
(d) Preface.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the philosophers attempt to amend simple human observation with ridiculous _____.

2. Which of the following is not mentioned as being a group with large fleets?

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

4. The crew was perplexed by the number of _______ use by the islanders.

5. The king sent ____ ship(s) out to the world to gain knowledge.

(see the answer key)

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