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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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) 1 year
(d) 2 months

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

5. What is the name of the man who came for the two remaining children?
(a) Hezekiah
(b) Ezra
(c) Matthew
(d) James

6. Who is Mary Hobart?
(a) She is Martha's best friend
(b) She inherited the pages of Martha's diary in 1884
(c) She is Martha's first patient
(d) She is Martha's sister-in-law

7. What phrase does Martha use to indicate that her house was fighting with her?
(a) At the end of its tether
(b) No rest for the weary
(c) Chomping at the bit
(d) Up in arms

8. In Martha's time it was a common practice for _______________ to attend autopsies.
(a) lawyers
(b) ministers
(c) physicians
(d) midwives

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

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

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

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

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

14. 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 wood for the winter
(d) Getting flax for her wool

15. Which of the following is not a reason that someone stays with Martha and Ephraim each night?
(a) It relieves the crowding in Jonathan's house
(b) Cook food for Martha and Ephraim
(c) Help Martha and Ephraim with chores
(d) They have set fire to the house before

Short Answer Questions

1. To what event is Martha invited?

2. How many houses does Jonathan rent out on his property?

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

4. Who abridged Martha's diary for a history of Augusta?

5. Which of the following is not one of the hardships associated with surveying?

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