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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the ship make its first stop?
(a) The Carolinas.
(b) London.
(c) The West Indies.
(d) The Bahamas.

2. Who is the first person killed by the slavers at the beginning of the book?
(a) The queen.
(b) The king's daughter.
(c) The king's guard.
(d) The king.

3. How often are the slaves fed when they reach the ocean?
(a) Every other day.
(b) Twice a week.
(c) Every 12 hours.
(d) Once a day.

4. How old is the king's son at the beginning of the book?
(a) 15.
(b) 17.
(c) 16.
(d) 14.

5. Why does At-mun stay awake during the entire journey to the ocean?
(a) He wants to attack the captors when they are sleeping.
(b) He wants to be able to lead his people back.
(c) He wants to protect the people from snakes along the river.
(d) He wants to soak in every memory.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the tribe at the beginning of the book?

3. What does the auctioneer say is a major benefit of buying At-mun as a slave?

4. What does At-mun repeat to himself over and over while on the ship?

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

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