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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through April 1806.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Ephraim in January of 1796?
(a) Over 50
(b) Over 70
(c) Over 60
(d) Over 40

2. How many of the children of the answer to #148 escaped?
(a) 3
(b) 1
(c) 2
(d) 6

3. How long did brides remain with their parents after the marriage?
(a) 1 month
(b) 1 year
(c) 6 months
(d) 2 months

4. Who else commits suicide during this period?
(a) Mr. Gill and Dr. Page
(b) Mr. Gill and Jonathan
(c) Mr. Gill and Benjamin Petty
(d) Benjamin Petty and Reverend Foster

5. In what town are the Ballards living in 1787?
(a) Hallowell
(b) Halperin
(c) Boston
(d) Albany

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the state of Martha's accounts at this point?

2. What did Ephraim consider his imprisonment?

3. What was a normal occurrence during courtship?

4. Which of the following was not one of Ephraim's professions?

5. Were marriages arranged in the 18th century?

(see the answer key)

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