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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Martha's diary was once included in a book about the history of which city?
(a) Augusta, Maine
(b) Portland, Maine
(c) Augusta, Georgia
(d) Albany, New York

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

5. Which of the following was not one of Martha's professions?
(a) Housewife
(b) Minister
(c) Physician
(d) Pharmacist

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year does Martha start her diary?

2. Which of the following is not a way in which Martha would discuss a man in her diary?

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

4. Why does Martha think Dr. Page will not be successful?

5. What is Martha accused of taking from a neighbor?

(see the answer key)

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