Slave Market

The transcript describes the experience of a slave upon arrival, detailing the initial relief of being off the ship, the conditions in the slave pens, and the preparation for auction. Slaves were cleaned, fed, and treated to appear healthy. The auction process is described, including the use of oil to enhance appearance and the branding with a hot iron, marking the ownership and causing severe pain.

What was the initial feeling of the narrator upon being released from the ship?

• Fearful

• Relieved

• Angry

• Indifferent

What was done to the narrator to make them appear more appealing to buyers?

• They were given a haircut

• They were smothered in oil

• They were taught to speak English

• They were given new clothes

How were the sores on some slaves' bodies treated before the auction?

• Covered with bandages

• Washed with water

• Rubbed with tar

• Left untreated

What extreme measure was taken for a slave who had been ill with diarrhea?

• Sent back to the ship

• A rope was used to stop the filth

• Allowed to rest

• Given medicine

What was the lasting mark left on the narrator after being sold?

• A brand with the master's initials

• A scar from a whip

• A tattoo of their name

• A bracelet with a number