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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through October 1789.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does Martha start her diary?
(a) 1812
(b) 1790
(c) 1785
(d) 1776

2. Which of the following was not one of Ephraim's professions?
(a) Attorney
(b) Tax collector
(c) Surveyor
(d) Miller

3. Who is Ephraim Ballard?
(a) Martha's father-in-law
(b) Martha's husband
(c) Martha's brother-in-law
(d) Martha's first son

4. What do Ephraim and Jonathan build for Martha?
(a) New cupboard
(b) Sewing room
(c) Loom
(d) Trundle bed

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What business did men handle during Martha's lifetime?

2. What are Mr. Densmore's occupations?

3. To what state do Martha and Ephraim move with their family?

4. How long had the Ballards been living at John Jones Mill?

5. What does Martha experience for the first time during this period?

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