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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the birth to death ratio in Martha's town between the years of 1785 and 1790?
(a) 1:1
(b) 10:1
(c) 3:1
(d) 4:1

2. What was Martha Ballard's maiden name?
(a) McKenna
(b) Moore
(c) Murphy
(d) Miller

3. Why does Martha think Dr. Page will not be successful?
(a) He has no connections in the town
(b) He is too inexperienced
(c) He is young and single
(d) He comes from a big city

4. With whom does Dolly Ballard apprentice as a dressmaker?
(a) Mrs. Dunham
(b) Mrs. Densmore
(c) Mrs. Foster
(d) Mrs. Franklin

5. Which physician is threatened by Martha's practice?
(a) Dr. Cony
(b) Dr. Page
(c) Dr. Foster
(d) Dr. Densmore

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not something Martha noted in her diary about each birth?

2. What did Martha use as purgatives?

3. An unwed mother was required to _______________________.

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

5. Who headed up the band of white Indians?

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