Henry Brown's Journey to Freedom

The video tells the story of Henry Brown, a slave who ingeniously mails himself to freedom. It begins with his life as a slave, his family, and the hardships they face. After his family is sold, Henry devises a plan to escape by mailing himself in a box to Philadelphia. The journey is perilous, but he eventually arrives safely and gains his freedom, earning the name Henry Box Brown.

Who is the narrator of the story?

• James Smith

• Nancy Brown

• Henry Brown

• Ebony Wortham

What was Henry Brown unsure about?

• His age

• His family

• His freedom

• His job

Why weren't slaves allowed to know their birthdays?

• It was a way to control them

• It was against the law

• They forgot over time

• They didn't have calendars

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

• Set him free

• Keep him as a personal assistant

• Give him to his son

• Sell him

What did Henry watch that made him think of freedom?

• A bird soaring

• Leaves falling

• A horse running

• A river flowing

Who did Henry meet and eventually marry?

• Sarah

• Nancy

• Mary

• Elizabeth

What was Nancy worried about?

• Their children being sold

• Henry losing his job

• Her health

• Their house being taken

What news did Henry's friend James bring him?

• He was being set free

• He was moving to a new house

• His family was sold

• He was getting a raise

What did Henry decide to do to gain his freedom?

• Ask for help from his master

• Buy his freedom

• Mail himself in a box

• Run away

Who helped Henry with his escape plan?

• His master

• Dr. Smith and James

• Nancy

• A fellow slave