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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. We need methods that can discover causes and deliver philosophy's first:
(a) Ideas.
(b) Fruit.
(c) Food.
(d) Breath.

2. Which of the following promises to remedy the problem by offering repeatable testable methods of inquiry?
(a) Experiments.
(b) Logic.
(c) Investigation.
(d) Observation.

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

4. The author of the letter also supposedly preached in which country?
(a) Indonesia.
(b) India.
(c) China.
(d) Russia.

5. Which of the following countries is not mentioned in the text?
(a) Brazil.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Peru.
(d) Palestine.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the same time, men tend to underestimate their _____.

2. Which of the following was delivered to the ship by a small greeting party?

3. The sailors communicated with the islanders in which language?

4. What term does Bacon use to describe syllogism?

5. How many years after the ascension of Jesus did the Islanders convert to Christianity?

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