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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. It is from the _____ of our causes that are planned fail.
(a) Absolution.
(b) Dissolution.
(c) Ignorance.
(d) Avoidance.
2. Using the new logic, an observer will give up falsehood and avoid _____.
(a) Tradition.
(b) Alternative thought.
(c) Outside influence.
(d) Superstition.
3. Bacon states that a new logic has a different _____ from the old logic.
(a) Method.
(b) Destination.
(c) Aim.
(d) Starting point.
4. At the same time, men tend to underestimate their _____.
(a) Goals.
(b) Weaknesses.
(c) Strengths.
(d) Power.
5. Overall, philosophy was _____ but barren.
(a) Abundant.
(b) Fruitful.
(c) Worshiped.
(d) Disdained.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is a "procemium?"
2. How many parts are there to the work?
3. The first part is referred to as being ______ outlined.
4. Many things may be improved by using instruments of _____.
5. Bacon states that man can only obey _____ causes.
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain the culture needed for an observer.
2. What is the opinion of the average man regarding the advancement of sciences?
3. What was Bacon's way of counteracting the ways of the ancients?
4. Explain the fourth, fifth and sixth parts of the text.
5. What is Bacon's advice to the people who would spend the majority of their time reading books on arts and sciences?
6. Define syllogism and the reason Bacon thought it was inferior to complete the task, which is to make men more forward thinking.
7. What did Bacon say when people blame Adam's condemnation on science? What can be learned from the experience?
8. How did Bacon explain why it was necessary to observe everything?
9. What is the next step in the work? What tools can be used to accomplish the necessary tasks?
10. Why did Bacon feel experiments were necessary to prove one's logic?
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