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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through February 1801.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Reverend Isaac Foster?
(a) The preacher in Augusta
(b) The preacher in Portland
(c) The preacher in Kennebunk
(d) The preacher in Hallowell

2. What do Ephraim and Jonathan build for Martha?
(a) Sewing room
(b) Loom
(c) New cupboard
(d) Trundle bed

3. What is the term used when the groom retrieves his bride from her parents' home?
(a) Housekeeping
(b) Kidnapping
(c) Honeymoon
(d) Homemaking

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

5. Which family member's autopsy did Martha attend?
(a) Parthenia
(b) Ephraim
(c) Jonathan
(d) Dolly

Short Answer Questions

1. What phrase does Martha use to indicate that her house was fighting with her?

2. In Martha's time it was a common practice for _______________ to attend autopsies.

3. Where did young unwed mothers stay?

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

5. In what year was Martha Ballard born?

(see the answer key)

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