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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15: In the Meridian Courtyard.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Harrison first meet at Flamsteed House?
(a) Flamsteed.
(b) Halley.
(c) Maskelyne.
(d) Gould.

2. Who was Harrison's right-hand man in building clocks?
(a) His son, Jon.
(b) His friend, Newton.
(c) His father, Joe.
(d) His son, William.

3. How many days per month would the lunar distance method not work.
(a) 2 days.
(b) 13 days.
(c) 7 days.
(d) 5 days.

4. How long did it take Harrison to build H-2?
(a) Five years.
(b) Six months.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Two years.

5. What is the size of the H-4?
(a) 4" x 4" x 4".
(b) An area of six centimeters.
(c) 2" x 2" x 2".
(d) Five inches in diameter.

Short Answer Questions

1. The moon travels a distance roughly equal to its own width every _________.

2. How long did Harrison spend building H-3?

3. What was the punishment for mutiny on the Association?

4. What did George Graham give Harrison?

5. Which of the following was NOT an early player in the quest for the longitude prize?

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