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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What instrument does the king play at the beginning of this book?
(a) Drum.
(b) Conch shell.
(c) Horn.
(d) Harp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last stop the ship makes?

2. Why is At-mun forced to stay on the ship until the last stop?

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

4. How often are the slaves fed when they reach the ocean?

5. What is the weather like at the very beginning of this book?

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