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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. The confrontation between Ephraim and the answer to #115 eventually led to _______________________.

2. How old is Martha at the beginning of 1796?

3. Who does Ephraim encounter who do not give up their land?

4. Who moves into Martha's house with her?

5. What is Ephraim's attitude about his surveying work?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who were Captain Purrinton and his family?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What was the impact of the Jefferson Embargo?

10. What was occurring in 1809 which could be likened to the Boston Tea Party?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe Martha's husband, Ephraim. What is known about him from Martha's entries? What were his professions?

Essay Topic 2

What positions other than midwife did Martha hold in the community? What was her reputation? Did people respect her? Revere her? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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

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