10 Questions
Why did some of the narrator's countrymen attempt to get fish privately?
They were pressed by hunger and wanted to eat.
What led to the ship's crew being alarmed while at sea?
The slaves attempting to escape by jumping overboard.
In what condition were the slaves kept during the journey?
Chained and deprived of fresh air.
Why did the crew flog one of the slaves who jumped overboard?
To punish him for attempting to escape slavery.
What was a common challenge faced by the slaves during the journey?
Suffocation due to lack of fresh air for days.
What was one of the main reasons for the intolerable stench in the ship's hold?
The air below deck was contaminated with various loathsome smells.
What effect did the copious perspirations of the slaves have on the air inside the ship?
It contributed to making the air unfit for breathing.
Why were some slaves allowed to stay on deck initially?
To enjoy the fresh air and avoid the intolerable stench below deck.
What contributed to the dangerous air quality on the ship?
The overcrowding and lack of ventilation.
Why was it fortunate for the narrator to be kept almost always on deck?
To prevent sickness caused by poor air quality below deck.
Test your knowledge on the story of being put under deck in a ship with a loathsome stench. Explore the challenging journey of being confined to the hold with the cargo, as described in the text.
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