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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. The confrontation between Ephraim and the answer to #115 eventually led to _______________________.
(a) War of 1812
(b) French and Indian War
(c) The end of Ephraim's career
(d) Malta War of 1809

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

5. How many of the children of the answer to #148 escaped?
(a) 6
(b) 3
(c) 1
(d) 2

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

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

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

9. Martha's midwife practice increases due to the death of which midwife?
(a) Ellen Franklin
(b) Rebecca Foster
(c) Ann Mosier
(d) Ava Densmore

10. Where do Martha and Ephraim build a house?
(a) In Augusta
(b) In Kennebunk
(c) In Portland
(d) On Jonathan's farm

11. How many houses does Jonathan rent out on his property?
(a) 3
(b) 2
(c) 5
(d) 1

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

13. In what field does Martha's family remain?
(a) Medicine
(b) Education
(c) Law
(d) Publishing

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

15. What is one reason that Martha's diary is so special?
(a) Her businesses occupied most of her time
(b) She had nine children which kept her very busy
(c) Many women of the time could not write
(d) Paper was scarce during this time

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Ephraim arrested?

2. When did midwives stop attending autopsies?

3. Who else commits suicide during this period?

4. How many of his children did the answer to #148 kill?

5. How many nights had Ephraim spent in the woods as a surveyor?

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