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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Ephraim's attitude about his surveying work?
(a) He is semi-retired
(b) He is not ready to slow down
(c) He has retired
(d) He hates it

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

3. What is Martha's biggest problem during Ephraim's incarceration?
(a) Paying the bills
(b) Having no one to talk to at night
(c) Getting flax for her wool
(d) Getting wood for the winter

4. Which family member concerns Martha because of a bad temper?
(a) Jonathan
(b) Ephraim
(c) Dolly
(d) Hannah

5. How long does it take the answer to #146 to clear the land and build a house for his family?
(a) 6 months
(b) 2 years
(c) 2 months
(d) 1 year

6. On whom does Martha rely heavily during this period?
(a) God
(b) Rebecca
(c) Ephraim
(d) Dolly

7. Who is Paul Chadwick?
(a) The newspaper editor
(b) A surveyor who volunteers to survey 100 acres of Malta
(c) Martha and Ephraim's son-in-law
(d) The new Hallowell minister

8. How old is Ephraim in January of 1796?
(a) Over 70
(b) Over 40
(c) Over 60
(d) Over 50

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

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

11. Which of the following is not one of the hardships associated with surveying?
(a) Wild animals
(b) Lack of food
(c) Quick payment
(d) Bugs

12. What type of seeds did the merchants sell?
(a) Exotic
(b) Fruit
(c) Vegetable
(d) Flowers

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

14. Who is ambushing survey crews?
(a) Settlers dressed as Indians
(b) French soldiers
(c) Native American warriors
(d) U.S. army deserters

15. How old is Martha at the beginning of 1796?
(a) Over 60
(b) Over 70
(c) Over 40
(d) Over 50

Short Answer Questions

1. What profession did some of the ousted female healers choose?

2. Where do Martha and Ephraim build a house?

3. To what event is Martha invited?

4. Who committed a murder/suicide on July 9, 1806?

5. In what field does Martha's family remain?

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