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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does it take the answer to #146 to clear the land and build a house for his family?

2. Who was Clara Barton?

3. Where was the murderer buried?

4. What is Martha's biggest problem during Ephraim's incarceration?

5. How many houses does Jonathan rent out on his property?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Martha's complete diary find its way to being published in its entirety?

2. Who were Captain Purrinton and his family?

3. How did Charles Elventon Nash incorporate Martha's diary into his history of Augusta?

4. Describe the terms of Ephraim's incarceration.

5. How did Ephraim get embroiled in events that would lead to the Malta War of 1809?

6. Martha's garden was always important to her but why was it especially critical during 1809?

7. What was the impact of the Jefferson Embargo?

8. What complicated the community's recovery period after the Purrinton murders?

9. What were the challenges Ephraim faced in his surveying work?

10. What happened in the aftermath of the Purrinton murders?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain Martha's role in the male-dominated society. How is this dominance reflected in Martha's entries?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the evolution of Martha and Eprhraim's marriage. Was the relationship always good? What was their communication style? Was there mutual respect and support?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the evolution of the relationship of doctors and midwives throughout Martha's lifetime. How did it change Martha's role as a midwife?

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