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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The ruler of Bensalem was also known to be a great ____.

2. A great pillar of light was seen by the people of which city?

3. The sailors offered _____ to the governor; the governor refused.

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

5. King Solamona believed that the land should be maintained for _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the author describe the Stranger's House?

2. What happened after the sailors made the request to go ashore? How long did it take for the sailors to get the response?

3. What was the first thing asked of the governor?

4. Describe the food brought to the sailors at the Stranger's House.

5. What speech was made to the men after they had retrieved all of their goods and sick counterparts from the ship?

6. Why was the governor grateful and amused by the sailor's question?

7. What was required of the sailors before they were permitted to go ashore?

8. What was the governor's explanation to the sailor's question?

9. What incident most likely caused Atlantic to be destroyed?

10. Discuss the oath that was required for the sailors to go ashore.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Observation is the biggest key to developing logic, reason and results. What does Bacon say about observation? What is more important - observation or natural history? Can one work without the other in regards to forming a philosophy? Explain. Examine why Bacon takes issue with observation using the senses. Discuss how Bacon thought observation should be conducted and how the information should be used.

Essay Topic 2

Plato and Aristotle were the two main philosophers referred to by Bacon. All three men are highly revered as brilliant men and philosophers. Compare and contrast Bacon, Plato and Aristotle.

Essay Topic 3

Bacon's plan of scientific inquiry was divided into six parts. Give an overview of each part; discuss how it aids in the progression of thought. Also discuss why there are omissions and unfinished parts of the work.

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