WorksheetsMiddle Passage: Slave Narratives Test 025
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What percentage of enslaved Africans died during the Middle Passage?
a)
5
b)
10
c)
15
d)
20
2.
From which region were the majority of enslaved Africans taken?
a)
East Africa
b)
North Africa
c)
West Central Africa
d)
South Africa
3.
What was the primary reason for the shift from using Native Americans as slaves to Africans?
a)
Native Americans were more resistant to diseases
b)
Native Americans were more expensive
c)
Native Americans died from European diseases
d)
Africans slaves were considered more skilled
4.
The Triangular Trade involved which of the following?
a)
Only Europe and Africa
b)
Europe, Asia, and the Americas
c)
Europe, Africa, and the Americas
d)
Africa, Asia, and the Americas
5.
What was the main cargo taken from the Americas back to Europe?
a)
textiles
b)
weapons
c)
raw materials like sugar and tobocca
d)
livestock
6.
How long did a voyage across the Atlantic typically take?
a)
1-2 weeks
b)
6-12 weeks
c)
3-6 months
d)
1-3 months
7.
What did enslaved Africans have to do to maintain their health during the voyage?
a)
gather food from the deck
b)
take medicines from the crew
c)
participate in exercises
d)
engage in cultural practices
8.
What was the estimated mortality rate for sailors on slave ships?
a)
4
b)
30%
c)
20%
d)
45%
9.
Which of the following statements is true about the slaves transported to North America?
a)
They made up the majority of enslaved Africans
b)
They were primarily from South Africa
c)
Only about 4% of enslaved Africans reached North America.
d)
They were allowed to maintain their cultural practices
10.
How did the Amistad revolt impact the abolition movement in the United States?
a)
It had no impact.
b)
It resulted in stricter slave laws.
c)
It drew sympathy and support for abolition.
d)
It led to the immediate end of the slave trade.
11.
Which best identifies the theme of "On Being Brought from Africa to America"?
a)
prejudice and religion
b)
education and religion
c)
social pressure and prejudice
d)
citizenship and religion
12.
In the poem, "On Being Brought from Africa to America," Wheatley writes "Their colour is a diabolic die." The poem uses alliteration with "diabolic die" to emphasize that ______________________.
a)
Africans experienced disrespect because of their skin color
b)
she prays for justice
c)
Africans were treated fair
d)
she thinks slavery will end
13.
In the poem, "On Being Brought from Africa to America," Wheatley writes "Some view our sable race with scornful eye." What does this line say about the author's life?
a)
She must stop criticizing others.
b)
She felt judged because of the color of her skin
c)
She was born to be free.
d)
She grew up feeling proud.
14.
In the poem, "On Being Brought from Africa to America," which word has a positive connotation (feeling) about America?
a)
Pagan
b)
redemption
c)
diabolic
d)
scornful
15.
In the poem, "On Being Brought from Africa to America," which phrase reveals the speaker's attitude about going to America?
a)
our sable race
b)
'Twas mercy brought me
c)
redemption neither sought nor knew
16.
How would you characterize the voice in the poem, "On Being Brought from Africa to America?"
a)
angry
b)
grateful
c)
indifferent
d)
excited
17.
What was Equiano's main purpose in writing, "The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Equiano"?
a)
to sway public opinion about slavery
b)
to contrast life in Africa and the life in Barbados
c)
to entertain readers with dramatic episodes of his life
d)
to provide details about sea travel
18.
Why did some of the enslaved jump off the ship in his narrative?
a)
they would rather die than be enslaved
b)
they needed a bath
c)
the ship was crashing anway
d)
to practice swimming
19.
Which of the following is NOT an element of a slave narrative?
a)
humorous anecdote
b)
descriptive language
c)
factual details
d)
personal reflections
20.
What did Equiano and other Africans fear would happen to them?
a)
They would be eaten by white people.
b)
They would be living with white people.
c)
They would be abandoned by the white people.
d)
They would have to work for the white people.
21.
What was Olaudah Equiano's fake name given to him by Pascal?
a)
Gustavus Vassa
b)
Gusto Vassa
c)
Gus
d)
Frank
22.
What is the main purpose of Douglass' speech?
a)
To celebrate American independence
b)
To criticize the hypocrisy of American slavery
c)
To argue for immediate emancipation
d)
To praise the Founding Fathers
23.
How does Douglass initially describe the Founding Fathers?
a)
As tyrants and oppressors
b)
As brave and great men
c)
As misguided idealists
d)
As reluctant revolutionaries
24.
According to Douglass, why is he not able to join in the celebration of Independence Day?
a)
He is not a citizen of the United States
b)
He doesn't believe in national holidays
c)
The freedoms celebrated do not apply to slaves
d)
He is protesting against the government
25.
What biblical allusion does Douglass use to describe the slaves' lament?
a)
The story of Moses
b)
The Sermon on the Mount
c)
The Psalms by the rivers of Babylon
d)
The Book of Revelation
26.
How does Douglass characterize the celebration of the Fourth of July from a slave's perspective?
a)
As a joyous occasion
b)
As a time for reflection
c)
As a mockery and sacrilegious irony
d)
As an opportunity for change
27.
What does Douglass mean when he says, "I will use the severest language I can command"?
a)
He will use profanity in his speech
b)
He will speak bluntly and critically about slavery
c)
He will threaten violence against slaveholders
d)
He will use complex vocabulary to confuse his audience
28.
How many crimes in Virginia could result in capital punishment for a black person, according to Douglass?
a)
22
b)
42
c)
52
d)
72
29.
What argument does Douglass refuse to make in his speech?
a)
That slavery is morally wrong
b)
That slaves are human beings
c)
That America should be abolished
d)
That the Constitution is flawed
30.
What does Douglass suggest is needed instead of "convincing argument"?
a)
Peaceful protests
b)
Legal action
c)
Scorching irony and stern rebuke
d)
Compromise and negotiation
31.
How does Douglass describe America's position among nations regarding "revolting barbarity and shameless hypocrisy"?
a)
America is average compared to other nations
b)
America is slightly worse than other nations
c)
America reigns without a rival
d)
America is improving rapidly
32.
What does Douglass mean by the phrase "a thin veil to cover up crimes"?
a)
Literal clothing worn by slaveholders
b)
The facade of righteousness hiding the reality of slavery
c)
The physical barriers between slaves and free people
d)
The legal documents protecting slavery
33.
According to Douglass, what does the Fourth of July reveal to the American slave?
a)
Hope for future freedom
b)
The progress made since independence
c)
The gross injustice and cruelty of their condition
d)
The unity of all Americans
34.
What does Douglass suggest about the relationship between slavery and Christianity in America?
a)
They are completely separate issues
b)
Christianity justifies slavery
c)
Slavery contradicts Christian principles
d)
Christianity will eventually end slavery
35.
Which of the following best describes Douglass' tone throughout the speech?
a)
Hopeful and inspiring
b)
Sarcastic and humorous
c)
Indifferent and detached
d)
Passionate and indignant
36.
What does Douglass imply about the education of slaves?
a)
It is encouraged by slaveholders
b)
It is legally protected
c)
It is severely restricted by law
d)
It is irrelevant to the slavery debate
37.
How does Douglass view the argument that slaves are not human?
a)
As a topic worthy of serious debate
b)
As an absurd notion not requiring discussion
c)
As a scientifically proven fact
d)
As a misunderstood concept
38.
What does Douglass suggest about the future of America if it continues to support slavery?
a)
It will prosper economically
b)
It will face divine punishment
c)
It will lose international respect
d)
It will eventually abolish slavery naturally
39.
According to Douglass, what is the primary obstacle to ending slavery in America?
a)
Economic dependence on slave labor
b)
Lack of education among slaves
c)
The nation's hypocrisy and moral failure
d)
International pressure to maintain the system
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