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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through April 1806.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the perception of midwives among women?
(a) Fear
(b) Trust
(c) Love
(d) Mistrust

2. What was the relationship between doctors and midwives during this period?
(a) Skeptical
(b) Nonexistent
(c) Hostile
(d) Amicable

3. What was the wife expected to make for the couple's new home?
(a) Curtains
(b) New clothes
(c) A quilt
(d) Rugs

4. What was a normal occurrence during courtship?
(a) going dancing
(b) having picnics
(c) pre-marital sex
(d) going to church

5. Who is the new girl hired by Martha to help in the house?
(a) Halle
(b) Helen
(c) Hope
(d) Hepsy

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Dr. Page?

2. In what town was Martha Ballard born?

3. Because of Dr. Page's training, Martha thinks he is _______________.

4. What was Martha Ballard's maiden name?

5. Who moves into the Ballard house after their two daughters and niece leave to live with their new husbands?

(see the answer key)

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