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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 1792.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what state do Martha and Ephraim move with their family?
(a) New York
(b) Connecticut
(c) Maine
(d) Ohio

2. How were the churches in each town supported?
(a) State taxes
(b) Congregation funds
(c) Town taxes
(d) Federal taxes

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

4. Premarital sex in 18th century New England is considered to be ______________.
(a) Expected
(b) Normal
(c) A crime
(d) Rare

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Martha Ballard born?

2. What does young Ephraim do after the family's move?

3. What was Ephraim's profession?

4. An unwed mother was required to _______________________.

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

(see the answer key)

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