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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1b, The Plan of the Work.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Instead, men placed too much focus on their ____.
(a) Work.
(b) Art.
(c) Faith.
(d) False beliefs.

2. Using the new logic, an observer will give up falsehood and avoid _____.
(a) Alternative thought.
(b) Superstition.
(c) Outside influence.
(d) Tradition.

3. A person's examination of the world should involve true _____.
(a) Philosophy.
(b) Science.
(c) Effort.
(d) Reverence.

4. What is another name for "The Great Instauration?"
(a) "The Great Restoration."
(b) "The Tragic Rebirth."
(c) "The Mighty Revolution."
(d) "The Scientific Method."

5. Ultimately, man is nature's _____.
(a) Folly.
(b) Opponent..
(c) Experiment.
(d) Servant.

Short Answer Questions

1. It is important that man be able to gather clues from _____.

2. Bacon states that man can only obey _____ causes.

3. Human reasoning is _____.

4. Bacon suggests that man should try to focus on their ___ powers.

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

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