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Henry's Freedom Box

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the theme of this story?

a)

It's uncomfortable to hide in a box.

b)

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

c)

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

2.

Henry worked in the big house with his brothers and sisters.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

Who did Henry meet in town?

a)

A shop keeper

b)

A friend named Ben

c)

A different slave owner

d)

A lady named Nancy

4.

Did Henry and Nancy get to stay together with their children?

a)

yes

b)

no

5.

How did Henry get to stay out of work?

a)

He told the work boss he was sick

b)

He just stayed home

c)

He burned his hand with acid

6.

Why is March 30, 1849 Henry's Birthday?

a)

He just liked the day

b)

It was his first day of freedom

c)

It was his mother's birthday

d)

It was the same day he started his trip

7.

What was a sad part of book?

a)

Henry got lost

b)

Henry's family was taken from him

c)

Henry's dog died

8.

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

a)

He collected boxes

b)

He destroyed any box he came across

c)

He hid a ship and was shipped to Philadelphia

d)

He sent a package to his family in the north

9.

What qualities do people that help others have?

a)

Dishonest, tyrant

b)

Happy, afraid

c)

Brave, respectful

d)

Outgoing, angry

10.

Why would Henry risk his life to get to Philadelphia?

a)

He needed a vacation

b)

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

c)

He hoped to find his wife and children there.

d)

He hated being a slave and wanted freedom.