Chapter Chronology

Quiz for Sources for Western Society, Chapter 18

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1. What eighteenth-century childbirth norm is reflected in Edmond Williamson’s diary (see Document 18-1)?

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Correct. The answer is c. The individuals listed as present at the birth of Williamson’s children were all women.
Incorrect. The answer is c. The individuals listed as present at the birth of Williamson’s children were all women.

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2. According to Mary Wortley Montagu (see Document 18-2), who was responsible for administering smallpox injections in Turkey?

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Correct. The answer is b. According to Montagu, “a set of old women” performed the procedure every fall for all who requested it.
Incorrect. The answer is b. According to Montagu, “a set of old women” performed the procedure every fall for all who requested it.

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3. According to John Locke (see Document 18-3), what was the most important skill for a child to acquire?

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Correct. The answer is a. In Locke’s opinion, “the principle of all virtue and excellency lies in a power of denying ourselves the satisfaction of our desires, where reason does not authorize them.” It followed, then, that the acquisition of this power during childhood was crucial.
Incorrect. The answer is a. In Locke’s opinion, “the principle of all virtue and excellency lies in a power of denying ourselves the satisfaction of our desires, where reason does not authorize them.” It followed, then, that the acquisition of this power during childhood was crucial.

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4. Which of these might both John Wesley (see Document 18-4) and Thomas Paine (see Document 18-5) have seen as contrary to their own beliefs?

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Correct. The answer is c. Although they arrived at their position for different reasons, both Paine and Wesley placed little value on orthodox belief and practice.
Incorrect. The answer is c. Although they arrived at their position for different reasons, both Paine and Wesley placed little value on orthodox belief and practice.