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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, New Atlantis, A Work Unfinished (Introduction, Discovery of Bensalem, Meeting with Governor).
Multiple Choice Questions
1. It is stated that the author believes that men tend to misunderstand their _____.
(a) Mission.
(b) Weakenesses.
(c) Strengths.
(d) Posterity.
2. What years did the King serve England?
(a) 1603-1625.
(b) 1610-1639.
(c) 1601-1628.
(d) 1616-1651.
3. It is written that the sailors were so grateful they felt as if they were among ____.
(a) Divinity.
(b) Brothers.
(c) Angels.
(d) Soulmates.
4. The _____ way starts out hard but ends in "open country."
(a) Natural.
(b) Methodical.
(c) Scientific.
(d) Instinctive.
5. In ordinary logic, _____ reigns.
(a) Synergy.
(b) Syllogism.
(c) Domination.
(d) Cooperation.
Short Answer Questions
1. What term does Bacon use to describe syllogism?
2. What was the name of the saint that left the letter behind?
3. Bacon states that reason can reconstruct human knowledge, science, and ____.
4. Other forms of thinking may start out being easier but will most likely end up in ____ places.
5. Which type of history is ideal to build a foundation for philosophy?
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