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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through August 1787.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a product for which Martha used herbs?
(a) Teas
(b) Ointments
(c) Hallucinogens
(d) Compresses

2. What was the birth to death ratio in Martha's town between the years of 1785 and 1790?
(a) 10:1
(b) 4:1
(c) 3:1
(d) 1:1

3. Many historians consider Martha's diary to be _____________.
(a) untrue
(b) riveting
(c) slightly interesting
(d) mundane

4. Martha strongly believed in _____________ to make her patients feel better.
(a) purging the body
(b) drinking water
(c) sitting in the sun
(d) taking a nap

5. Delivering babies was left primarily to whom?
(a) Doctors
(b) Husbands
(c) Nurses
(d) Midwives

Short Answer Questions

1. In what town was Martha Ballard born?

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

3. How many children did Martha have?

4. What was Martha Ballard's maiden name?

5. What does Martha's diary provide to historians?

(see the answer key)

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