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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After successfully completing the H-4, who passed an act that placed new restrictions on Harrison?

2. Who did Bradley want to split the longitude award prize money with?

3. What did Harrison claim was wrong with Maskelyne's test of the H-4.

4. Describe the relationship between Harrison and the Royal Academy of Astronomers.

5. Who awarded Harrison the remainder of the prize money?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to the Royal Academy of Astronomers, why was Harrison not "worthy" to solve the problem of longitude?

2. Why was Maskelyne threatened by Harrison?

3. What advances did the H-3 make?

4. What did the Board of Longitude hire Larcum Kendall to do?

5. What happened when King George III took an interest in Harrison's clocks?

6. In Chapter 11: Trial by Fire and Water, who is the villain introduced? Why was he at odds with Harrison?

7. What was the problem with Maskelyne's lunar-distance method?

8. What effect did Harrison's clocks have on Britain?

9. Explain the developments in finding an astronomical solution outlined in Chapter 9: Hands on Heaven's Clock.

10. Explain the title of Chapter 10: The Diamond Timekeeper.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an essay, outline the accomplishments of the major players in the early quest to solve the longitude problem. Include the following: Thacket, Newton, Halley, Flamsteed, and the Board of Longitude.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay describing each of Harrison's clocks. What were the advancements of each one? How long did they take to build? Which ones were shrouded in controversy? Which one was closest to winning the prize?

Essay Topic 3

In an essay, analyze the role Nevil Maskelyne played in the quest to solve the longitude problem.

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