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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January 1796.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Martha's success rate was comparable to the statistics of the _______________.
(a) 1920s
(b) 1890s
(c) 1930s
(d) 1860s

2. Martha strongly believed in _____________ to make her patients feel better.
(a) purging the body
(b) drinking water
(c) sitting in the sun
(d) taking a nap

3. Which of Martha's daughters spun yarn for weaving and trading?
(a) Hannah and Molly
(b) Hannah and Dolly
(c) Molly and Ellen
(d) Hannah and Daisy

4. What major problem does Martha have with living in the new house?
(a) Gardening
(b) Space
(c) Walking
(d) Cleaning

5. What happens to Ephraim's mill in 1787?
(a) He tears it down
(b) He adds on to the structure
(c) He builds a front porch
(d) It burns down

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Martha at the beginning of 1796?

2. Martha's diary entries did not follow the same tone as other midwives from ________________.

3. Which of the following is not something Martha had to contend with as a midwife?

4. What term did Martha use for a woman in labor?

5. Martha's medicines contained no more than _________ ingredients.

(see the answer key)

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