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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 the weather like at the very beginning of this book?
(a) Windy.
(b) Clear.
(c) Foggy.
(d) Rainy.

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

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

4. How many men does it take to bind the king's son?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

5. How long is the trip from Africa to the intended destination?
(a) Two months.
(b) Three months.
(c) Four months.
(d) One month.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does the king's son say he can never escape as he is being dragged away?

5. Who is the first person killed by the slavers at the beginning of the book?

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