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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through September 1788.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Martha charge for each birth?
(a) 3 shillings
(b) 12 shillings
(c) 10 shillings
(d) 6 shillings

3. What do Ephraim and Jonathan build for Martha?
(a) Trundle bed
(b) Loom
(c) New cupboard
(d) Sewing room

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Society during Martha's time was described as a ___________________.

3. What is the perception of midwives among women?

4. What was Martha always sure to include when she mentioned a man in her diary?

5. What was Martha Ballard's maiden name?

(see the answer key)

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