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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How many times in 27 years of midwife practice did Martha ever call a doctor?
2. What happened to the man accused of raping Rebecca?
3. Physicians often doubled as what profession?
4. How are 18th century weddings described?
5. What term did Martha use for a woman in labor?
Short Essay Questions
1. What was the outcome of the Rebecca Foster rape case?
2. What is so amazing about Martha's diary and why do some people speculate that she began writing it?
3. How did Martha get started as a midwife in Hallowell?
4. Although premarital sex was acknowledged as a common practice, it was also illegal. Explain the repercussions for both people involved.
5. Explain the metaphor of the community as a blue-checked cloth.
6. What was the nature of the relationship between midwives and physicians during Martha's lifetime?
7. What were the circumstances surrounding the typical wedding?
8. Explain how courtship and marriage during Martha's life were very different from popular perception of the time period.
9. What were the circumstances surrounding the rape of Rebecca Foster?
10. How did people perceive Martha in the community?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the metaphor of society and the community being similar to a blue-checked tablecloth. What does the pattern on the cloth represent? Why was a cloth chosen to explain the scenario?
Essay Topic 2
Explain the process of making cloth in Martha's business. Begin with growing and harvesting the flax all the way to taking the cloth to market.
Essay Topic 3
Martha's diary reveals some surprising information regarding courtship and marriage which is contrary to popular beliefs. What was the true nature of courtship and marriage in 18th century New England?
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