A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812 Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 108 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812 Quiz | One Week Quiz A

Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 108 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March 1804.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Martha become increasingly dependent on Jonathan?
(a) Ephaim is very ill
(b) Ephraim dies
(c) Ephraim leaves her
(d) Ephraim is arrested

2. How old is Martha in the spring of 1804?
(a) 65
(b) 70
(c) 60
(d) 67

3. How could birth be a dangerous process?
(a) If the baby was premature
(b) If the woman was alone
(c) If it was a breech birth
(d) If it was a multiple birth

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

5. What business did men handle during Martha's lifetime?
(a) Public business
(b) Legal work
(c) Education work
(d) Religious work

Short Answer Questions

1. Martha's training was _________________________.

2. At what job is Ephraim working when he is arrested?

3. What did Dr. Page not understand?

4. How many young women did Martha employ in her home between the years of 1785-1800?

5. What is Martha's sister's name?

(see the answer key)

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