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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. To what state do Martha and Ephraim move with their family?

2. Why does Dr. Page become a problem for Martha?

3. What is the epidemic in the summer of 1787?

4. Which of the following is not a product for which Martha used herbs?

5. What is the perception of midwives among those in authority?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the opinion of Reverend Foster by the Calvinists in the town and whose was the principal voice among them?

2. Explain the contentious relationship between Reverend Foster and Henry Sewall.

3. What did Martha charge for delivering a baby?

4. What details about each birth did Martha choose to exclude from her diary?

5. Where did Martha Ballard grow up and when did she marry her husband/

6. Although premarital sex was acknowledged as a common practice, it was also illegal. Explain the repercussions for both people involved.

7. What is the occupation of Martha's husband, Ephraim?

8. How has Martha's diary been perceived by historians?

9. Who was Dr. Page and what is his relationship with Martha?

10. In general, how was the business in the community divided between men and women?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the methods by which Martha would obtain her medicines. How do those methods compare to alternative medicines today?

Essay Topic 2

Martha seems to be a religious person with a strong belief in God, yet she does not attend church regularly. How do you account for Martha's behavior? How was the behavior viewed within the community?

Essay Topic 3

Name and describe the two primary reasons Martha's diary is special. Compare it to similar famous diaries in history.

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