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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2c, New Atlantis, a Work Unfinished (The Father of Salomon's House).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. It is stated that the author believes that men tend to misunderstand their _____.
(a) Weakenesses.
(b) Strengths.
(c) Mission.
(d) Posterity.

2. The sailors communicated with the islanders in which language?
(a) Spanish.
(b) French.
(c) Polynesian.
(d) Tagalog.

3. Which of the following was manifested in the writings?
(a) Gift of Divinity.
(b) Gift of Sight.
(c) Gift of Prophecy.
(d) Gift of Tongues.

4. Of the philosophers attempt to amend simple human observation with ridiculous _____.
(a) Subtlety.
(b) Determinations.
(c) Conclusions.
(d) Theories.

5. The fourth parts of the plan involves the application of _______.
(a) Motion.
(b) Hypotheses.
(c) Inquiry.
(d) Observation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Francis Bacon believes that it is ____ for him to write the following work.

2. What type of agricultural product is not mentioned?

3. Which of the following items is needed to find the systematic order a particular subject?

4. How many weeks were the sailors permitted to stay ashore?

5. Bacon lays out a plan for organizing which of the following?

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