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

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

3. The text states that the navigation of the world was smaller than it was in which year?

4. What was the total number of sailors on the ship?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Atlantis, Peru and Mexico have in common at that time? What alternate names are used for these countries?

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. Explain the voyage from Peru and the problems encountered by the sailors on that voyage.

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

5. What is said about Atlantis at this point?

6. What happened the next morning after the sailors settled into their assigned lodgings?

7. Who was King Solamona? Why was he important?

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

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

10. Who arrived on the fourth day? What was his purpose?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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