Henry's Freedom Box

Henry Brown and his family were slaves. When his master became ill, what happened to Henry?

• Henry was freed.

• Henry was given to his master’s son to work in the tobacco factory.

• Henry was shipped to Philadelphia in a box.

What did the boss do to the workers at the tobacco factory if they made a mistake?

• The boss yelled at them.

• The boss sent them away.

• The boss beat them.

When Henry met another slave, Nancy, in town, what did he feel like doing?

• He felt like singing. Slaves weren’t allowed to sing so he hummed instead.

• He felt like dancing. Slaves weren't allowed to dance so he snapped hos fingers instead.

Nancy and Henry got married and had children. What happened to Nancy and the children when her

master lost a lot of money?

• Nancy and the children were freed.

• Nancy and the children were killed.

• Nancy and the children were sold in the slave market.

After losing his family, Henry thought about being free. What was Henry’s idea to get freedom?

• Henry would escape through the Underground Railroad.

• Henry would get into a crate and mail himself to a place where there were no slaves.

• Henry would hide in different places until he thought of a plan to get away.

Who helped Henry with his idea to get freedom?

• The doctor who helped him with his burnt hand.

• His friend from the tobacco factory.

• James and Dr. White, a white man who thought slavery was wrong.

Where did Henry get shipped to?

• Philadelphia, PA

• New York City

• Washington

What excuse did Henry have to get out of work?

• Henry told the boss he was sick with a fever.

• Henry poured vitriol on his hand which burned it to the bone.

• Henry just styed home.

How did the crate with Henry inside it travel to Philadelphia?

• By train, then river boat, then train again. It was handled with care.

• By train, then river boat, then train again. He was caught in the middle of the trip.

• By train, then river boat, then train again. He was turned upside down for a long time.

Since slaves were not allowed to have birthdays, how did Henry get one?

• Henry chose the day he got his freedom in Philadelphia for his birthday.

• Henry chose the day he started his trip.

• Henry just liked the date.