Henry Box Brown

In what year was Henry Brown born?

• 1800

• 1820

• 1849

• 1816

What was Henry Brown's plan to escape slavery?

• To bribe a slave owner

• To disguise as a plantation owner

• To mail himself to a free state

• To run away at night

Who helped Henry Brown with his escape plan?

• A fellow slave

• A plantation owner

• His family

• A white abolitionist

How long did Henry Brown spend in the crate?

• 36 hours

• 24 hours

• 27 hours

• 30 hours

What did Henry Brown say when he emerged from the crate?

• Thank you, gentlemen

• I am finally free

• Freedom at last

• How do you do, gentlemen

What nickname was Henry Brown given after his escape?

• Crate Man

• Box Brown

• Freedom Fighter Brown

• Escape Artist

What was the reaction of slave owners to Brown's escape?

• They freed more slaves

• They offered a reward for his capture

• They ignored it

• They tightened restrictions

What does Henry Brown's story teach us?

• The importance of following the rules

• The importance of staying in one's place

• The importance of standing up against injustice

• The importance of creativity in problem-solving

Who was essential in making Henry Brown's escape possible?

• His family

• The crate maker

• The ship captain

• Samuel Smith and the anti-slavery society

What ongoing struggle does Henry Brown's story remind us of?

• The struggle for wealth

• The struggle for fame

• The struggle for power

• The struggle for freedom and equality