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

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

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

4. For how much is At-mun sold?
(a) 20 pounds.
(b) 30 pounds.
(c) 10 pounds.
(d) 40 pounds.

5. For what is the tribe preparing at the beginning of the book?
(a) A feast.
(b) A dance.
(c) A ritual.
(d) A hunt.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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