A Midwife’s Tale

by: Laurel Thatcher Ulrich

Themes, Motifs, and Symbols Quick Quiz

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How long does Martha stay away from the church controlled by the people who forced out the Fosters?

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After Martha’s girls move out, what awaits Martha when she returns home from a delivery?

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How does Martha describe complications of births?

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Martha’s life is largely determined by her feeling of ___ toward others.

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What is a microcosm of Martha’s life?

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