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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. Who buys the parcel of land next to Jonathan's?

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

3. How is Clara Barton related to Martha?

4. Martha's midwife practice increases due to the death of which midwife?

5. Who headed up the band of white Indians?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Ephraim get embroiled in events that would lead to the Malta War of 1809?

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

3. What complicated the community's recovery period after the Purrinton murders?

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

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

6. What was the state of Martha's mental and physical health now that she is 70-years-old?

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

8. Explain the antagonistic relationship between Martha and Dr. Cony.

9. Describe the terms of Ephraim's incarceration.

10. How does this chapter show a real personal crisis for Martha?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Toward the end of her life, it is clear Martha begrudged the fact that she was old and had to give up her independence and her work. In what ways did Martha persevere to do the best she could for her family and her community until she died?

Essay Topic 2

Explain why Martha's diary had been overlooked for so many years. What value does it have for historians and students today?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Martha Ballard's life story beginning with her birth in Massachusetts in 1735. Who was her husband? How many children did she have? What were her primary professions?

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