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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. Where was the murderer buried?

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

3. How many houses does Jonathan rent out on his property?

4. How were the pages of Martha's diary stored?

5. What profession did some of the ousted female healers choose?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Explain how the emergence of physicians changed the practices of most midwives.

6. Who were Captain Purrinton and his family?

7. How did Charles Elventon Nash incorporate Martha's diary into his history of Augusta?

8. What was the impact of the Jefferson Embargo?

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

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

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

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

Religious intolerance is a big part of life in 18th century New England. How is this information revealed through Martha's diary entries? What is known about Martha's position on religion and intolerant people?

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