Henry's Freedom Box Comprehension

How did Henry plan to escape to freedom?

• On the Underground Railroad

• On a boat

• In a crate

• He was going to run away

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CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

Henry's freedom box helped him escape in secrecy, or on the_________________ railroad. 

• Underground

• Trans Continental 

• Reading 

• Short line

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

What is the theme of this story?

• It's uncomfortable to hide in a box.

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

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

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.9

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

• He collected boxes

• He hid in a box and was shipped to Philadelphia

• He destroyed any box he came across

• He sent a package to his family in the North

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

How does Henry plan on becoming free?

• running away

• hiding in a box that is shipped to state where slaves are free

• waiting until slavery has been outlawed

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

Why would Henry risk his life to get to Philadelphia? 

• He needed a vacation.

• He hoped to find his wife and children there.

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

• He hated being a slave and wanted freedom.

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CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.5.9

CCSS.RI.6.2

Henry's mother tells him that slave children are like ______ because they are "torn from the trees like slave children are torn from their families."

• bark

• sticks

• leaves

• birds

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What was Henry's main motivation for escaping in 'Henry's Freedom Box'?

• To find a new job

• To reunite with his family

• To explore new places

• To become famous

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

In 'Henry's Freedom Box', how does Henry manage to escape?

• By disguising himself as a soldier

• By hiding in a crate

• By swimming across a river

• By riding a horse

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

What does the 'box' in 'Henry's Freedom Box' symbolize?

• Safety

• Imprisonment

• Freedom

• Wealth

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CCSS.RL.7.9

CCSS.RL.8.9