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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3: Adrift in a Clockwork Universe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who used the moons of Jupiter to solve the longitude problem?
(a) Ptolomy.
(b) Newton.
(c) Galileo.
(d) Commodore Anson.

2. How many men of the original 500 perished on Centurion's voyage to the South Pacific?
(a) 500.
(b) One quarter.
(c) All but two.
(d) Half.

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

4. What unusual occurrence helped in early navigation at sea?
(a) Solar and lunar eclipses.
(b) Asteroids.
(c) Comets.
(d) Storms.

5. When measuring longitude, each hour of time difference between the ship and starting point marks a progress of how many degrees of longitude?
(a) 15.
(b) 5.
(c) 25.
(d) 30.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disease afflicted many sailors at sea for long periods of time?

2. What is the main difference in measuring longitude and latitude?

3. Where was the destination the Centurion was sailing for?

4. How long did Harrison work before receiving his monetary reward?

5. Who explained the moons of Jupiter with the velocity of light?

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