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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9: Hands on Heaven's Clock.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Rocking of the boat.
(b) Speed of the boat.
(c) Temperature.
(d) Wind.

2. What advantage did the magnetic variation method have over astronomical approaches at determining longitude?
(a) It did not depend on knowing the time at two places at once.
(b) Longitude could now be charted on a map.
(c) It didn't rely on wouding animals.
(d) It utilized new technology in clockmaking.

3. Due to the astronomers' ______________, Harrison would face much resistance after he finished his greatest work.
(a) Racism.
(b) Classism.
(c) Egos.
(d) Elitism.

4. What country was Thomas Godfrey from?
(a) France.
(b) United States.
(c) England.
(d) Spain.

5. Who was Edmund Halley's heir?
(a) Leonhard Euler.
(b) James Bradley.
(c) Tobias Mayer.
(d) Thomas Godfrey

Short Answer Questions

1. After the Association ran aground and the captain's body was found, what of value was found on him?

2. How did astronomers feel about Harrison's clock idea for solving the problem of longitude?

3. What did Huygens and Hooke fight over?

4. When did Harrison learn of the Longitude Prize?

5. When the Centurion set sail for the South Pacific, what did they not take with them?

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