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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Middle Passage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the captors feed the slaves so poorly?
(a) They want to weed out the weak.
(b) They want to keep the slaves strong.
(c) They want to bet on the fights.
(d) They want to save supplies.

2. What is the last stop the ship makes?
(a) Boston.
(b) New York.
(c) London.
(d) Pittsburgh.

3. What do the slavers do when they allow the captives to rest for the first time during their march?
(a) Play a game.
(b) Nap in a tent.
(c) Eat in front of the slaves.
(d) Whip the slaves.

4. When do the slavers allow their captives the first rest on their march?
(a) Noon.
(b) Sunset.
(c) Sunrise.
(d) Midnight.

5. What is the name of the king's daughter?
(a) At-mun.
(b) Ash-mun.
(c) Ach-mun.
(d) Ath-mun.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the ship heading?

2. What instrument does the king play at the beginning of this book?

3. What does the king's son say to the person he tries to protect as he is dragged away?

4. Why does At-mun decide to not break free from his bonds and attack his captors?

5. Who does the king's son try to protect when the slavers invade the camp?

(see the answer key)

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