Henry's Freedom and Escape

The video tells the story of Henry Brown, a slave who was separated from his family. Despite the hardships, Henry devises a plan to escape slavery by mailing himself to freedom with the help of his friends. The story highlights the struggles and resilience of slaves seeking freedom.

What is the title of the story being read in the video?

• Ellen LaVine's Journey

• The Story of a Slave

• The Underground Railroad

• Henry's Freedom Box

Why didn't Henry know his birthday?

• His family never celebrated birthdays.

• Slaves were not allowed to know their birthdays.

• He lost his birth certificate.

• He was too young to remember.

What did Henry's master decide to do with him?

• Set him free

• Sell him to another owner

• Give him to his son

• Keep him as a personal servant

Who did Henry meet and eventually marry?

• Emma

• Nancy

• Mary

• Sarah

What was Nancy worried about?

• Losing her job

• Not having enough food

• Her master selling their children

• Henry being sent away

How did Henry react when he learned his family was sold?

• He ran away immediately.

• He cried and couldn't move.

• He confronted the master.

• He sang a song of hope.

What did Henry decide to do to gain his freedom?

• Run away to the north

• Hide in the woods

• Mail himself in a box

• Ask for help from his master

Who helped Henry with his escape plan?

• His wife Nancy

• A fellow slave

• His master

• His friend James and Dr. Smith

What was Dr. Smith's view on slavery?

• He supported it.

• He thought it was wrong.

• He was indifferent.

• He was unsure.

What did Henry hope to achieve by mailing himself?

• To find his family

• To become famous

• To reach a place with no slaves

• To earn money