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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: Cogmaker's Journal.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Huygens best known as?
(a) The first great horologist.
(b) The first great astronomer.
(c) The first great scientist.
(d) The first great philosopher.

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

3. Where did Newton believe the answer to the longitude problem lie?
(a) A clock based solution.
(b) A sound and light solution.
(c) An astronomical solution.
(d) The wounded dog theory.

4. What could the powder of sympathy reportedly do?
(a) Point north when mixed with water.
(b) Make one immortal.
(c) Heal at a distance.
(d) Cure scurvy.

5. When did Harrison learn of the Longitude Prize?
(a) 1735.
(b) 1727.
(c) 1700.
(d) 1712.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who built a watch within a vacuum that could tell stable time?

2. Why was it remarkable for Harrison to build his first pendulum clock?

3. What was Harrison's most prized accomplishment?

4. How many times was Harrison married?

5. Who was in command of the ships that ran into the Scilly Islands near England?

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