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Slave Journey to the United States

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What was the author's experience on the ship?

Comfortable and enjoyable

Uncomfortable and unpleasant (correct)

Exciting and adventurous

Relaxing and peaceful

What happened to some of the slaves who attempted to escape?

They were sold off in the Caribbean

They were punished and whipped

They were freed and allowed to stay

They were drowned (correct)

How were the slaves judged when they arrived in the US?

By their physical strength

By their intelligence

By their appearance (correct)

By their ability to work

What did the slaves fear when they arrived in the US?

Being eaten by the white people Signup and view all the answers

What did the slaves receive on the ship?

Fish Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the author when the ship arrived in the US?

He was freed Signup and view all the answers

How were the slaves transported from Africa?

By boat Signup and view all the answers

What did the author wish for while on the ship?

To be free Signup and view all the answers

How did the slaves feel when they arrived in the US?

Terrified and afraid Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of bringing slaves from all over Africa together?

To be sold in the Caribbean Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

The author was a slave on a ship travelling to the United States.
The ship was overcrowded and smelled bad, and the slaves were all put under deck.
The author was sick most of the time and wished he could be free.
One day, the slaves were given fish and were not happy with the decision.
Some of the slaves attempted to escape and were drowned.
The author was often whipped for trying to escape.
The ship eventually arrived in the US and the author was freed.
The slaves were taken from Africa to be sold in the Caribbean.
The slaves were examined and judged by their appearance, and those that were deemed to be of good quality were sold.
The slaves were terrified by their new surroundings and were afraid of being eaten by the white people. However, they were soon calmed down and began to work.
Slaves from all over Africa were brought together and sold.

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This quiz explores the harrowing journey of a slave from Africa to the United States. It highlights the overcrowded and unsanitary conditions on the ship, the desire for freedom, attempts at escape, and the experience of being sold and put to work upon arrival.