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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13: The Second Voyage of Captain James Cook.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which clock was capable of winning Harrison the Longitude Prize?
(a) H-2.
(b) H-3.
(c) H-4.
(d) H-1.

2. In order for Ditton's and Whiston's plan to determine longitude to work, what would have to be done?
(a) New discoveries in compasses would need to be made.
(b) A fleet of ships would need to be anchored at 600-mile intervals in the ocean.
(c) Ship captains would need to go to "Longitude School."
(d) Accurate clocks would need to be on all ships.

3. What was the size of the H1?
(a) One hundred pounds and the size of a small car.
(b) Five pounds and able to fit in a briefcase.
(c) Six ounces and the size of a modern wristwatch.
(d) Seventy pounds and enclosed in a 4x4x4 case.

4. How much time did H-4 lose at sea when it was being tested?
(a) 8 minutes after 46 days.
(b) 45 seconds after 59 days.
(c) 5 seconds after 81 days.
(d) 3 minutes after 32 days.

5. Harrison was an avid ___________.
(a) Reader.
(b) Cricket player.
(c) Astronomer.
(d) Photographer.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many times was Harrison married?

2. How old was Harrison when he completed the H-5?

3. How much did Harrison receive to complete H-4 after the initial tests?

4. Who wrote "The British Mariner's Guide?"

5. After the Association ran aground and the captain's body was found, what of value was found on him?

(see the answer key)

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