Henry's Freedom Box Assessment

"Henry Brown wasn't sure how old he was." Why not?

• He forgot his birthday

• His mother won't celebrate his birthday

• He was a slave

• His master disliked Henry

How did Henry become separated from his mother?

• His mother was captured

• Henry's master gave him to his son

• His mother had to work on another farm

• He didn't know his mother

What was Henry's new job with the master's son?

• working in a tabaco factory

• working on a peach farm

• making bread

• making boxes

Which line from the story explains how leaves are like Henry's family?

• "Everyone called me Henry 'BOX' Brown."

• "That would have been a lie."

• "Henry's master had been good to Henry and his family."

• "They are torn from the trees like slave children are torn from their families."

Why was Henry separated from his wife and children?

• Henry's wife left him and took the children

• they were sold at the slave market

• Henry was sold to another master

• he didn't have a wife

Why did Henry pour oil of vitriol (acid) on his hand?

• his hand was hurting

• His master poured acid on him as a punishment

• James was mad at him

• He knew the boss would let him stay home

What did Henry ship himself in?

• an envelope

• a bus

• a crate/box

• a car

Who helped Henry ship himself?

• Dr. Smith

• his mother

• his wife

• his master

Where was Henry shipped to?

• California

• Philadelphia

• Florida

• New York

Why was Henry's birthday March 30, 1849?

• his master finally told him his real birthday

• that is his day of freedom

• that is the day he was captured

• he picked a random day