Henry's Freedom Box

Which word would BEST describe Henry?

• mean

• lazy

• determined

Henry didn't know....

• his real name

• his birthday

• where he lived

Where did Henry go to work after his master died?

• in a factory that made tobacco

• in a restaurant that sold chicken and rice

• on a plantation that grew carrots

Why was Henry's wife, Nancy, afraid that their master would sell their children?

• The children did not behave and were always causing trouble.

• There was not enough food to feed the children.

• The master had lost a lot of money.

Why was Henry no longer able to sing or hum?

• He was sad because his wife and children had been sold.

• He was very ill and lost his voice.

• He master told him he was no longer allowed to.

Where was Henry going to mail himself?

• Texas

• Pennsylvania

• West Virginia

• Mississippi

Why did Henry hurt his hand?

• He needed an excuse to stay home from work.

• He got into a fight.

• He was burned working in the factory.

After Henry got into the box, where did Dr. Smith take it?

• an airport

• the post office

• a railroad station

How did the workers treat the box that Henry was in?

• They cut a window in the side of the box so Henry could look outside.

• They tossed it around, flipped it upside down, and threw it.

• They put pillows inside the box so Henry would be comfortable.

When did Henry decide his birthday would be?

• The day he saw a bird flying in the sky.

• The day he climbed out of the box.

• The day his wife and children were sold.

• The day his master died.