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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who moves into the Ballard house after their two daughters and niece leave to live with their new husbands?
(a) Betsy and Rebecca
(b) Betsy and Ellen
(c) Betsy and Sally
(d) Sally and Ellen

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

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

4. How many people in the Ballard household get married in 1792?
(a) 4
(b) 3
(c) 2
(d) 1

5. What does Martha's diary provide to historians?
(a) A look at the life of a pioneer woman
(b) A look at medical malpractice
(c) A look at how medicine was dispersed
(d) A look at early American language

Short Answer Questions

1. Who else commits suicide during this period?

2. What is Martha's main concern at this time?

3. Where do Martha and Ephraim build a house?

4. In what year was Martha Ballard born?

5. Who moves into Martha's house with her?

(see the answer key)

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