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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through October 1789.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the birth to death ratio in Martha's town between the years of 1785 and 1790?
(a) 4:1
(b) 3:1
(c) 1:1
(d) 10:1

2. What happens to Ephraim's mill in 1787?
(a) It burns down
(b) He builds a front porch
(c) He adds on to the structure
(d) He tears it down

3. Which of the following is not a product for which Martha used herbs?
(a) Compresses
(b) Hallucinogens
(c) Teas
(d) Ointments

4. What business did women handle during Martha's lifetime?
(a) Editorial work
(b) Education work
(c) Unseen community business
(d) Volunteer work

5. What are Mr. Densmore's occupations?
(a) Miller and tailor
(b) Farmer and lawyer
(c) Judge and tailor
(d) Farmer and tailor

Short Answer Questions

1. Martha strongly believed in _____________ to make her patients feel better.

2. Who is Reverend Isaac Foster?

3. What does young Ephraim do after the family's move?

4. For how many years did Martha work as a midwife?

5. In what town to Martha and Ephraim settle?

(see the answer key)

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