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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. When the pillar of light broke up it turned in to which of the following:

2. In the beginning of the work, sailors departed from which country?

3. Which famous philosopher reported the prosperity of Atlantis?

4. The crew had taken a long enough supplies to last for ___ months.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the governor's advice regarding the sailors' thoughts of America?

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

3. How did the governor explain the islanders' conversion to Christianity?

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

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

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

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

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

9. What two great expeditions were taken by the sailors of Coya and Tyrambel?

10. What is said about Atlantis at this point?

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

Define in as much detail as possible the concepts of old logic and new logic. Compare and contrast them to support Bacon's thoughts on the stagnation of thought. Use outside sources to ensure objectivity.

Essay Topic 3

Examine in detail the myriad projects being executed by the Fathers and others at Salomon's House. Choose at least five and compare them to modern day techniques, methods, and experiments.

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