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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. Who does Rebecca Foster accuse of raping her?

2. Martha's diary was once included in a book about the history of which city?

3. What is the bulk of Martha's diary?

4. How could birth be a dangerous process?

5. What was Martha Ballard's maiden name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Martha procure her medicines and what treatments did she advocate?

2. Explain how Martha's weaving business allowed for the overlapping of male and female roles in the Ballard household.

3. What was the outcome of the Rebecca Foster rape case?

4. What were the circumstances surrounding the rape of Rebecca Foster?

5. What was the opinion of Reverend Foster by the Calvinists in the town and whose was the principal voice among them?

6. How did Martha get started as a midwife in Hallowell?

7. Where did Martha Ballard grow up and when did she marry her husband/

8. Although premarital sex was acknowledged as a common practice, it was also illegal. Explain the repercussions for both people involved.

9. During what years did Martha keep her diary?

10. What was the religious structure in Hallowell and who was the minister in the town?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the evolution of Martha and Eprhraim's marriage. Was the relationship always good? What was their communication style? Was there mutual respect and support?

Essay Topic 2

Explain Martha's role in the male-dominated society. How is this dominance reflected in Martha's entries?

Essay Topic 3

In addition to her own daughters, Martha had several young women live and learn in her household over the years. Explain what skills Martha would impart and why she would have been a good teacher in domestic arts.

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