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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Sally and Ellen
(d) Betsy and Sally

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

4. Many historians consider Martha's diary to be _____________.
(a) slightly interesting
(b) mundane
(c) riveting
(d) untrue

5. Which prominent man in Hallowell did not like Isaac Foster?
(a) John Smith
(b) James Franklin
(c) Thomas Sewall
(d) Henry Sewall

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What role did the men play in the delivery of a child?

3. Society during Martha's time was described as a ___________________.

4. Young midwives are __________________ by the doctors in the area.

5. Which of the following is not one of the hardships associated with surveying?

(see the answer key)

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