Slave Journey to the Coast

The transcript describes the harrowing experience of being captured and transported by slavers. The narrator details the physical restraints used to bind them and others in a line, the arduous journey to the coast, and the limited food provided. Upon reaching the coast, they were placed in a stone fort, cleaned, and fed. It was here that they encountered White men for the first time, who examined them as if they were animals, unaware that they were being evaluated for purchase.

How were the captives restrained during their capture?

• By chains around their feet

• By ropes around their waists

• By handcuffs on their wrists

• By a wooden collar around their necks

What was the main challenge faced by the captives during their journey to the sea?

• Frequent attacks by wild animals

• Limited food supply

• Harsh weather conditions

• Lack of water

What happened to the captives upon reaching the coast?

• They were put to work in fields

• They were immediately freed

• They were placed in a stone fort

• They were sent back home

What was the narrator's first impression of the White men at the coast?

• They treated the captives like animals

• They were kind and helpful

• They were afraid of the captives

• They ignored the captives completely

What was the purpose of the White men examining the captives?

• To decide who to set free

• To provide medical assistance

• To offer them jobs

• To determine their value for purchase