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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 long does it take the answer to #146 to clear the land and build a house for his family?

2. What type of seeds did the merchants sell?

3. Which family member's autopsy did Martha attend?

4. Which family member concerns Martha because of a bad temper?

5. What is Martha's main concern at this time?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Martha's complete diary find its way to being published in its entirety?

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

3. Who were Captain Purrinton and his family?

4. What medical treatments were popular during this time period?

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

6. Who is the first of Martha's relatives to realize the significance of her diary pages?

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

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

9. What were the circumstances preceding Ephraim's arrest?

10. What shocking crime did Captain Purrinton commit?

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

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the evolution of the relationship of doctors and midwives throughout Martha's lifetime. How did it change Martha's role as a midwife?

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