WorksheetsHenry's Freedom Box
Total questions: 13
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is the name of the main character in the story?
John
Henry
Jack
Michael
Why did Henry not know his birthday?
he forgot
his mom didn't know
slaves aren't allowed to know their birthdays
Were enslaved people always kept with their families?
no
yes
Henry hoped his master would set him free. Did he?
no
yes
How do you think Henry felt when his master said he was giving him to his son?
sad
disappointed
angry
all of the above
What did Henry think of when he saw the bird?
Beautiful bird!
Free Bird! Happy Bird!
Where is the bird going?
Who is Nancy?
Henry's friend
Henry's mom
Henry's wife
What happens to Henry's wife (Nancy) and his children?
they stay with him
they are sold at the slave market
they go with him to the North
"His heart twisted in his chest." What can you infer this means?
he was happy
he was sad and heartbroken
he was excited
Why did Henry stop singing?
because he was told not to
he didn't like singing
he was too sad-- he knew he would never see his family again
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
How was the box Henry was hiding in transported?
horse and carriage
on a boat
in a truck
What city did Henry end up in?
Boston
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
