Henry's Freedom Box

What is the theme of this story?

• It's uncomfortable to hide in a box.

• Individuals have a responsibility to take action and stand up for what is right when they believe the rights of others are being violated.

• If you injure yourself bad enough, you'll be able to stay home from work.

Henry worked in the big house with his brothers and sisters.

• True

• False

Who did Henry meet in town?

• A shop keeper

• A friend named Ben

• A different slave owner

• A lady named Nancy

Did Henry and Nancy get to stay together with their children?

• yes

• no

How did Henry get to stay out of work?

• He told the work boss he was sick

• He just stayed home

• He burned his hand with acid

Why is March 30, 1849 Henry's Birthday?

• He just liked the day

• It was his first day of freedom

• It was his mother's birthday

• It was the same day he started his trip

What was a sad part of book?

• Henry got lost

• Henry's family was taken from him

• Henry's dog died

Why was Henry's nickname Henry "BOX" Brown?

• He collected boxes

• He destroyed any box he came across

• He hid a ship and was shipped to Philadelphia

• He sent a package to his family in the north

What qualities do people that help others have?

• Dishonest, tyrant

• Happy, afraid

• Brave, respectful

• Outgoing, angry

Why would Henry risk his life to get to Philadelphia?

• He needed a vacation

• His boss wanted to reward him with a trip to a free state

• He hoped to find his wife and children there.

• He hated being a slave and wanted freedom.