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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through March 1804.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How could birth be a dangerous process?
(a) If it was a multiple birth
(b) If it was a breech birth
(c) If the woman was alone
(d) If the baby was premature

2. Why does Dr. Page become a problem for Martha?
(a) He sues her
(b) He makes slanderous comments about her
(c) He opens his practice next door
(d) He includes midwifery in his practice

3. What was Martha always sure to include when she mentioned a man in her diary?
(a) His wife's name
(b) His address
(c) His middle name
(d) His title

4. Which family member concerns Martha because of a bad temper?
(a) Ephraim
(b) Hannah
(c) Dolly
(d) Jonathan

5. What marked the end of the "lying-in" period for a new mother?
(a) When one month had passed
(b) When the baby was considered healthy
(c) When she could make her own bed
(d) When the relatives went home

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the bulk of Martha's diary?

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

3. Martha's success rate was ____________________.

4. How old is Martha in the spring of 1804?

5. How does Martha refer to single women in her diary?

(see the answer key)

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