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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 1792.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Reverend Isaac Foster?
(a) The preacher in Portland
(b) The preacher in Hallowell
(c) The preacher in Augusta
(d) The preacher in Kennebunk

2. In what year was Martha Ballard born?
(a) 1753
(b) 1800
(c) 1735
(d) 1776

3. Who was expected to provide all the items for the newlyweds' new home?
(a) The groom
(b) The groom's parents
(c) The bride and her parents
(d) The bride and groom

4. What are Mr. Densmore's occupations?
(a) Judge and tailor
(b) Farmer and lawyer
(c) Miller and tailor
(d) Farmer and tailor

5. How many young women did Martha employ in her home between the years of 1785-1800?
(a) 29
(b) 30
(c) 27
(d) 39

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happened to the man accused of raping Rebecca?

3. What terms does Martha very seldom use for women in her diary?

4. Martha began to keep a diary because ___________________________.

5. How many children did Martha have?

(see the answer key)

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