A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812 Test | Final Test - Easy

Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
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A Midwife's Tale: The Life of Martha Ballard, Based on Her Diary, 1785-1812 Test | Final Test - Easy

Laurel Thatcher Ulrich
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the mother of John Davis Jr.?
(a) Hetty Pierce
(b) Hetty Davis
(c) Hetty Ballard
(d) Hetty Densmore

2. What is Martha's main concern at this time?
(a) Ephraim's health
(b) Getting older
(c) A terminal illness
(d) Her grandchildren

3. Who does Mary give the diary pages to?
(a) The Smithsonian Institution
(b) The Augusta Historical Society
(c) The Kennebunkport Museum
(d) The Maine State Library

4. What was the profession of John Davis Jr.'s father?
(a) Lawyer
(b) Surveyor
(c) Editor
(d) Miller

5. Which physician is threatened by Martha's practice?
(a) Dr. Foster
(b) Dr. Cony
(c) Dr. Page
(d) Dr. Densmore

6. What does Mary Hobart have in common with Martha?
(a) They were both Calvinists
(b) They shared an interest in gardening
(c) They lived on the same property
(d) Medical care of women and children

7. Who does Ephraim encounter who do not give up their land?
(a) U.S. army troops
(b) Squatters
(c) French explorers
(d) Native Americans

8. Why was Ephraim released during the days?
(a) To get some sunshine
(b) To visit Martha
(c) To get exercise
(d) To work to pay his debt

9. Who is the new girl hired by Martha to help in the house?
(a) Helen
(b) Hepsy
(c) Halle
(d) Hope

10. How many autopsies did Martha attend in her life?
(a) 2
(b) 8
(c) 13
(d) 4

11. Where did Martha stay after the murders?
(a) With the Fosters
(b) With the Densmores
(c) With Jonathan and Sally
(d) With Martha and Ephraim

12. What is Martha's physical state?
(a) Sprightly
(b) Tired and in constant pain
(c) Crippled
(d) Terminally ill

13. Where is Ephraim jailed?
(a) The Hallowell jail
(b) The Augusta prison
(c) The Kennebunk jail
(d) Shawshank prison

14. What is the other reason that makes Martha's diary to special?
(a) It did not burn in a fire
(b) Ink was scarce at the time
(c) It was not in a safe deposit box
(d) Her family saved it

15. Who buys the parcel of land next to Jonathan's?
(a) Reverend Foster
(b) Henry Sewall
(c) Captain Purrinton
(d) Dr. Page

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Martha's biggest problem during Ephraim's incarceration?

2. At what job is Ephraim working when he is arrested?

3. Who stays with Martha and Ephraim each night?

4. What did away with the community female healers?

5. What is one reason that Martha's diary is so special?

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