10 Questions
Why did the crew watch closely those who were not chained down to the decks?
To prevent them from escaping
What caused the air on the ship to become unfit for respiration?
The perspirations of the slaves
Why did many slaves die on the ship?
Because of the sickness that spread among them
What happened to the children on the ship?
They fell into the necessary tubs and almost suffocated
What did the white men do to the narrator when he refused to eat?
One of them held him fast and the other beat him
Why did the crew watch closely those who were not chained down to the decks?
To ensure they didn't jump into the water
Why did the narrator want to jump over the side of the ship?
To escape from the white men
What caused the air on the ship to become unfit for respiration?
The perspirations of the slaves
Why did many slaves die on the ship?
Due to the sickness
What did the white men do to the narrator when he refused to eat?
They beat him severely
Surviving the Middle Passage: Test your knowledge on the harrowing experiences of enslaved Africans during the transatlantic slave trade.
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