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

2. At what job is Ephraim working when he is arrested?

3. Where do Martha and Ephraim build a house?

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

5. What is Martha's focus during this time period?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened in the aftermath of the Purrinton murders?

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

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

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

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

6. What were the challenges Ephraim faced in his surveying work?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the role of the midwife in 18th century colonial America. What made Martha so successful in this role?

Essay Topic 2

Sexual relations between unmarried people was considered a crime and labeled "fornication" in 18th century New England yet by all accounts it was widely practiced. Explain the ramifications for those who engaged in unmarried sex and were discovered.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Martha's role in the male-dominated society. How is this dominance reflected in Martha's entries?

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