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What was the condition of the ship's interior as described?
What was the condition of the ship's interior as described?
What motivated the girl to jump overboard?
What motivated the girl to jump overboard?
What was the outcome of the attempted revolt by the men on the ship?
What was the outcome of the attempted revolt by the men on the ship?
How did the narrator feel about the loss of their parents?
How did the narrator feel about the loss of their parents?
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What did the narrator's father do in response to the crew member's aggression?
What did the narrator's father do in response to the crew member's aggression?
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What was Mary Braddock's original name before she was captured?
What was Mary Braddock's original name before she was captured?
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Which of the following best describes the 'Middle Passage'?
Which of the following best describes the 'Middle Passage'?
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How did Mary feel when she first boarded the ship?
How did Mary feel when she first boarded the ship?
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What happened to Mary and her family when they reached the port?
What happened to Mary and her family when they reached the port?
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During her journey, what did Mary have to endure due to the ship's conditions?
During her journey, what did Mary have to endure due to the ship's conditions?
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What was one of the common health conditions among the captives aboard the ship?
What was one of the common health conditions among the captives aboard the ship?
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Which group of people was responsible for capturing Mary and bringing her to the port?
Which group of people was responsible for capturing Mary and bringing her to the port?
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What was Mary and the other captives forced to do on deck during the day?
What was Mary and the other captives forced to do on deck during the day?
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Study Notes
Mary Braddock's Journey to the Americas
- Mary, a 17-year-old enslaved woman, recounts her journey to the American colonies.
- She was captured in Dahomey (modern-day Benin) in 1689.
- She and other captives were transported on a massive ship, called the "Middle Passage."
- The journey was brutal, cramped, and extremely dangerous.
- Conditions included sickness, disease (like yellow fever), and starvation.
- Captives were treated cruelly, forced to work, dance, and endure humiliation by the crew.
- She witnessed the death of her parents and other captives.
- Some captives attempted rebellion against the crew, but were unsuccessful.
- She was eventually sold at a slave auction in New Orleans.
- Her journey's end was in the American colonies, likely as a part of a family or estate.
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Explore the harrowing tale of Mary Braddock, a 17-year-old enslaved woman who recounts her brutal journey from Dahomey to the American colonies in 1689. This quiz delves into the inhumane conditions of the Middle Passage and the struggles faced by captives, including Mary’s personal losses and experiences. Learn about the resilience and challenges of those who endured this tragic part of history.
