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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which prominent man in Hallowell did not like Isaac Foster?
(a) Thomas Sewall
(b) James Franklin
(c) John Smith
(d) Henry Sewall

2. How long had the Ballards been living at John Jones Mill?
(a) 7 years
(b) 10 years
(c) 5 years
(d) 3 years

3. What are Mr. Densmore's occupations?
(a) Farmer and lawyer
(b) Miller and tailor
(c) Farmer and tailor
(d) Judge and tailor

4. How could birth be a dangerous process?
(a) If the baby was premature
(b) If the woman was alone
(c) If it was a multiple birth
(d) If it was a breech birth

5. Martha used her diary to _________________.
(a) complain about her husband
(b) track her businesses
(c) vent about emotional problems
(d) unload her problems

Short Answer Questions

1. What terms does Martha very seldom use for women in her diary?

2. Who is Dr. Page?

3. In what year does Martha start her diary?

4. What played an important role in selecting a marriage partner?

5. What was the relationship between doctors and midwives during this period?

(see the answer key)

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