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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 is the main point of Chapter 6: The Prize?
(a) Determine the winner of the longitude prize.
(b) Explain the clock based approach to longitude.
(c) Explain the goal of the people in the book: win the prize by solving the problem of longitude.
(d) Award a prize of land for an article published about latitude.

2. When was the magnetic compass invented?
(a) 17th century.
(b) 15th century.
(c) 10th century.
(d) 12th century.

3. What could have avoided the tragedy near the Scilly Islands?
(a) If the admiral had listened to a sailor who kept his own navigation.
(b) If the stars had been out so the captains could utilize them for navigation.
(c) If the rudder on the ship hadn't been broken, the captain could have steered away from the islands.
(d) If the lead ship had followed the directions of the admiral.

4. Early clocks weren't up to measuring longitude at sea for two reasons. They were not accurate and changed because of what while at sea?
(a) Wind.
(b) Rocking of the boat.
(c) Speed of the boat.
(d) Temperature.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Huygen's clocks went on a number of voyages. On the third voyage to the Cape Verde Islands, what did his clock do?

2. Besides clocks, what was Hooke known for?

3. What year was Harrison born?

4. The placement of the prime meridian was a ____________ decision.

5. What was one benefit of the Whiston-Ditton proposal?

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