WorksheetsHenry's Freedom Box
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the theme of this story?
It's uncomfortable to hide in a box.
Individuals have a responsibility to take action and stand up for what is right when they believe the rights of others are being violated.
If you injure yourself bad enough, you'll be able to stay home from work.
Henry worked in the big house with his brothers and sisters.
True
False
Who did Henry meet in town?
A shop keeper
A friend named Ben
A different slave owner
A lady named Nancy
Did Henry and Nancy get to stay together with their children?
yes
no
How did Henry get to stay out of work?
He told the work boss he was sick
He just stayed home
He burned his hand with acid
Why is March 30, 1849 Henry's Birthday?
He just liked the day
It was his first day of freedom
It was his mother's birthday
It was the same day he started his trip
What was a sad part of book?
Henry got lost
Henry's family was taken from him
Henry's dog died
Why was Henry's nickname Henry "BOX" Brown?
He collected boxes
He destroyed any box he came across
He hid a ship and was shipped to Philadelphia
He sent a package to his family in the north
What qualities do people that help others have?
Dishonest, tyrant
Happy, afraid
Brave, respectful
Outgoing, angry
Why would Henry risk his life to get to Philadelphia?
He needed a vacation
His boss wanted to reward him with a trip to a free state
He hoped to find his wife and children there.
He hated being a slave and wanted freedom.
