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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because of Dr. Page's training, Martha thinks he is _______________.
(a) better than she
(b) inexperienced
(c) overconfident
(d) immature

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

3. What was Ephraim's profession?
(a) Surveyor and judge
(b) Lawyer and miller
(c) Surveyor and miller
(d) Lawyer and judge

4. What happens to Ephraim's mill in 1787?
(a) It burns down
(b) He tears it down
(c) He builds a front porch
(d) He adds on to the structure

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Delivering babies was left primarily to whom?

2. Martha's diary entries did not follow the same tone as other midwives from ________________.

3. Martha began to keep a diary because ___________________________.

4. Which of the following is not something Martha had to contend with as a midwife?

5. How many babies is Martha delivering each year at this time?

(see the answer key)

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