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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is strange to the king's son about the men who drag him away?
(a) They are cruel.
(b) They have strange weapons.
(c) They are painted.
(d) They are white.

2. What does the king's son say he can never escape as he is being dragged away?
(a) His birthright.
(b) His fate.
(c) His punishment.
(d) His memory.

3. In what part of Africa does this book begin?
(a) The city.
(b) The coast.
(c) The desert.
(d) The jungle.

4. What does At-mun repeat to himself over and over while on the ship?
(a) A prayer.
(b) His father's name.
(c) A curse.
(d) His name.

5. Which of the following does At-mun NOT pray to on his journey to the ocean?
(a) The spirit of victory.
(b) The spirit of his father.
(c) The spirit of the river.
(d) The spirit of the night.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is wrong with the king's daughter?

2. What is the name of the king's son?

3. Where are the slaves housed when they reach the ocean?

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

5. When do the slavers allow their captives the first rest on their march?

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