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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through December 1793.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what town are the Ballards living in 1787?
(a) Halperin
(b) Boston
(c) Albany
(d) Hallowell

2. What was Martha always sure to include when she mentioned a man in her diary?
(a) His middle name
(b) His title
(c) His wife's name
(d) His address

3. Martha's success rate was ____________________.
(a) below average
(b) high
(c) very high
(d) average

4. What did Dr. Page not understand?
(a) hormones
(b) obstetrics
(c) false labor
(d) breech birth

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not a product for which Martha used herbs?

2. What business did men handle during Martha's lifetime?

3. What does Martha experience for the first time during this period?

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

5. How are 18th century weddings described?

(see the answer key)

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