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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what town are the Ballards living in 1787?
(a) Hallowell
(b) Halperin
(c) Boston
(d) Albany

2. Who does Rebecca Foster accuse of raping her?
(a) James Franklin
(b) Thomas Sewall
(c) Colonel North
(d) Henry Sewall

3. What is the perception of midwives among those in authority?
(a) Skepticism
(b) Scorn
(c) Trust
(d) Fear

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

5. What is Isaac Foster's wife's name?
(a) Rebecca
(b) Elizabeth
(c) Ellen
(d) Martha

Short Answer Questions

1. Many historians consider Martha's diary to be _____________.

2. Delivering babies was left primarily to whom?

3. Which of the following is not a way in which Martha would discuss a man in her diary?

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

5. In what year does Martha start her diary?

(see the answer key)

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