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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. On whom does Martha rely heavily during this period?

2. Why does Martha become increasingly dependent on Jonathan?

3. Which of the following is not one of the hardships associated with surveying?

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

5. How many of the children of the answer to #148 escaped?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What was the impact of the Jefferson Embargo?

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

6. Describe the terms of Ephraim's incarceration.

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

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

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

10. What shocking crime did Captain Purrinton commit?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the evolution of Martha and Eprhraim's marriage. Was the relationship always good? What was their communication style? Was there mutual respect and support?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Describe in as much detail as possible the process Martha would go through to deliver a baby--from being notified by the father of the imminent birth to leaving the new mother and child with their family.

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