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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are 18th century weddings described?
(a) Conservative
(b) Big events
(c) Extremely reserved
(d) Over the top

2. What was Martha Ballard's maiden name?
(a) Murphy
(b) Miller
(c) McKenna
(d) Moore

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which social and economic class had more out-of-wedlock births?

2. How many children did Martha have?

3. How many people in the Ballard household get married in 1792?

4. How long had the Ballards been living at John Jones Mill?

5. What is the perception of midwives among those in authority?

(see the answer key)

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