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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. After the Association ran aground and the captain's body was found, what of value was found on him?
(a) A diamond necklace.
(b) An emerald ring.
(c) A pendulum clock.
(d) A pouch of spices.

2. Which of the following people were not members of the Board of Longitude?
(a) Edmund Halley.
(b) George Graham.
(c) Lord Monson.
(d) Arthur Onslow.

3. After successfully completing the H-4, who passed an act that placed new restrictions on Harrison?
(a) The British Legislature.
(b) The Board of Longitude.
(c) The Royal Astronomers.
(d) The French Government.

4. What did King Louis build in Paris?
(a) A telescope.
(b) An astronomical obersvatory.
(c) Notre Dame.
(d) The Eifel Tower.

5. What was the name of the Portugese ship described in Chapter 2: The Sea Before Time that ran into a Spanish fleet?
(a) Centurion.
(b) Eagle.
(c) Romney.
(d) Madre de Deus.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why did Maskelyne think Harrison shouldn't win the longitude prize?

3. What could have avoided the tragedy near the Scilly Islands?

4. Which clock did Captain Cook select to use on his second voyage around the world?

5. Why was Maskelyne against Harrison?

(see the answer key)

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