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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. Who was to test H-3 and H-4 at sea?
(a) WIlliam, Harrison's son.
(b) Edmund, Harrison's colleage.
(c) Bradley.
(d) Maskelyne.

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

3. What did Harrison claim was wrong with Maskelyne's test of the H-4.
(a) It was dropped repeatedly in transport.
(b) It was placed in direct sunlight, superheating the watch mechanisms under the glass.
(c) Harrison used an incorrect testing method.
(d) It was placed in the basement, keeping the gears too cold to work correctly.

4. When did clock makers begin to design clocks to measure longitude?
(a) 16th century.
(b) 14th century.
(c) 15th century.
(d) 17th century.

5. What did Harrison complete in 1759?
(a) H-4.
(b) H-1.
(c) H-2.
(d) H-3.

Short Answer Questions

1. Due to the astronomers' ______________, Harrison would face much resistance after he finished his greatest work.

2. How were Harrison and Maskelyne different?

3. In the Whiston-Ditton proposal, what did they hope to be exempt from?

4. How many sailors died near the Scilly Islands?

5. What was the response by the Board of Longitude to Harrison's first presentation?

(see the answer key)

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