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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 have strange weapons.
(b) They are white.
(c) They are cruel.
(d) They are painted.

2. What is the name of the ship At-mun is placed on?
(a) The Seahawk.
(b) The Red Baron.
(c) The White Falcon.
(d) The Indefatigable.

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

4. Who does the king's son try to protect when the slavers invade the camp?
(a) His sister.
(b) His mother.
(c) His father.
(d) His wife.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many men does it take to bind the king's son?

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

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

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

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