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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary Hobart have in common with Martha?

2. What was the profession of John Davis Jr.'s father?

3. Who is Paul Chadwick?

4. Who headed up the band of white Indians?

5. What is the name of the man who came for the two remaining children?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Martha's only real problem during Ephraim's incarceration?

2. What was the common practice regarding midwives attending at autopsies?

3. Who were Captain Purrinton and his family?

4. Name the two reasons Martha's diary is so special.

5. What was the impact of the Jefferson Embargo?

6. Describe the terms of Ephraim's incarceration.

7. Explain the state of Martha's health in 1796?

8. How did Martha's complete diary find its way to being published in its entirety?

9. Martha's garden was always important to her but why was it especially critical during 1809?

10. With what content did Martha prefer to fill her diary instead of news of politics and conflict?

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