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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How long did brides remain with their parents after the marriage?
(a) 6 months
(b) 2 months
(c) 1 year
(d) 1 month

4. Were marriages arranged in the 18th century?
(a) yes
(b) no
(c) always
(d) sometimes

5. Why does Martha think Dr. Page will not be successful?
(a) He is too inexperienced
(b) He comes from a big city
(c) He has no connections in the town
(d) He is young and single

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was not one of Martha's professions?

2. Young midwives are __________________ by the doctors in the area.

3. Why does Martha become increasingly dependent on Jonathan?

4. Which prominent man in Hallowell did not like Isaac Foster?

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

(see the answer key)

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