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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January 1796.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Martha accused of taking from a neighbor?
(a) A turkey
(b) A pie
(c) A tablecloth
(d) Some flax

3. How many babies is Martha delivering each year at this time?
(a) 100
(b) 50
(c) 20
(d) 10

4. How many babies did Martha deliver in 1793?
(a) 35
(b) 37
(c) 17
(d) 53

5. Who is Reverend Isaac Foster?
(a) The preacher in Augusta
(b) The preacher in Portland
(c) The preacher in Kennebunk
(d) The preacher in Hallowell

Short Answer Questions

1. Martha's medicines contained no more than _________ ingredients.

2. How long had the Ballards been living at John Jones Mill?

3. What was the relationship between doctors and midwives during this period?

4. Many New England tows were religiously divided between the strict ______________ and the liberals.

5. Which of the following is not a product for which Martha used herbs?

(see the answer key)

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