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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) Eat in front of the slaves.
(d) Play a game.

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

4. Why does At-mun decide to not break free from his bonds and attack his captors?
(a) He does not receive the sign he wants from his father.
(b) He does not have the strength.
(c) Some of his people would die in the process.
(d) There are too many of them.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When do the slavers allow their captives the first rest on their march?

3. What is the name of the ship At-mun is placed on?

4. Why does At-mun stay awake during the entire journey to the ocean?

5. In what season does this book begin?

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