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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 is At-mun forced to stay on the ship until the last stop?
(a) He is at the back of the ship.
(b) He is one of the strongest.
(c) He is rude to the slavers.
(d) He still has some will in him.

2. In what season does this book begin?
(a) Summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Fall.
(d) Spring.

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

4. What do the slavers use to bind the king's son?
(a) Twine.
(b) Bamboo withes.
(c) Sailing rope.
(d) Handcuffs.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long is the trip from Africa to the intended destination?

3. What do the slavers do when they allow the captives to rest for the first time during their march?

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

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

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