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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12: A Tale of Two Portraits.

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 pouch of spices.
(b) A pendulum clock.
(c) An emerald ring.
(d) A diamond necklace.

2. What did George Graham give Harrison?
(a) A pass to the Royal Observatory.
(b) A loan to build his first clock.
(c) A book on the mechanics of clockmaking.
(d) A model clock.

3. Who did Bradley want to split the longitude award prize money with?
(a) Harrison.
(b) Jeffreys.
(c) Mayer.
(d) Maskelyne.

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

5. After successfully testing the H-4, how much of the Longitude Prize did Harrison receive?
(a) Half of the reward.
(b) All of the reward.
(c) None of the reward.
(d) Third of the reward.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sailors died near the Scilly Islands?

2. What could the powder of sympathy reportedly do?

3. Thirty miles is how many degrees of longitude?

4. What was Flamsteed's reaction to his maps being seized?

5. Which clock did Harrison become dissatisfied with and never made to sea?

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