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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. According to island law, a person must wait at least ____ month(s) between the first interview and marriage.
(a) 1.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 3.

2. The only way out of ____ is to build a plan of inquiry.
(a) The past.
(b) Stagnation.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Tyranny.

3. In ordinary logic, _____ reigns.
(a) Synergy.
(b) Syllogism.
(c) Cooperation.
(d) Domination.

4. Bacon believed that common sense established _____ certain degrees of assurance.
(a) Provisionally.
(b) Disjointed.
(c) Specific.
(d) Questionably.

5. Other position was held by the island's governor?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Judge.
(c) Sheriff.
(d) Priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the end, the two sides ended up arguing over ______.

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

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

4. The philosopher had dedicated this particular work to which other famous philosopher?

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

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