Henry's Freedom Box

Question 1

Why was Henry taken away from his family?

Answer 1

Because he had to go work for his master’s son.

Question 2

Why were Henry’s wife and children sold?

Answer 2

Because their master did not have enough money.

Question 3

Why did Henry mail himself to Pennsylvania?

Answer 3

Because there was no slavery in Pennsylvania.

Question 4

Why did Henry’s master ask them to come upstairs to the second floor of the house?

Answer 4

Because he was ill.

Question 5

What did Henry’s mother compare leaves being torn away from trees to?

Answer 5

She compare them to children being torn away from their families.

Question 6

What did Dr. Smith write on the box Henry was going to mail himself to Pennsylvania in?

Answer 6

He wrote to “William H. Johnson, Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania” and “This Side Up With Care”.

Question 7

What time did everyone plan to meet to put Henry in the box?

Answer 7

They arranged to meet at 4 am.

Question 8

Where was the steamboat that the box that Henry was mailing himself in headed?

Answer 8

The steamboat was heading to Washington, D.C.

Question 9

What did Henry fall asleep to in his box on the train from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Answer 9

He fell asleep to the “rattling song” of the train wheels.

Question 10

Why did they bandage up Henry’s hand the day before he was going to be mailed to Philadelphia?

Answer 10

So he would have an excuse to stay home from work.

Question 11

Why did the men on the steamboat sit on the box that Henry was in?

Answer 11

Because they were tired of standing.

Question 12

How many children did Henry and Nancy have?

Answer 12

They had 3 children.

Question 13

Why does Henry not know how old he is?

Answer 13

Because he is a slave and was not allowed to know his birthday.

Question 14

Why did Henry’s master give Henry to his son?

Answer 14

Because the master was sick.

Question 15

How was Henry feeling when he was sold and had to go away from his mother?

Answer 15

Lonely.

Question 16

How did Henry hurt himself when he wanted to mail himself to Philadelphia?

Answer 16

He burned his skin with oil of vitriol.

Question 17

What was Henry’s middle name after he freed himself?

Answer 17

Box

Question 18

Why couldn’t Henry sing or hum anymore?

Answer 18

Because his new family got sold and he was depressed.

Question 19

Why didn’t Henry sing in the streets when he met Nancy, even though he was happy?

Answer 19

Because slaves were worried about getting in trouble with the masters.

Question 20

What product did Henry’s group of slaves produce?

Answer 20

Tobacco.

Question 21

What happened to slaves if they made a mistake in the factory?

Answer 21

The boss would beat them.

Question 22

What did Henry think might happen when they had a talk with their sick master?

Answer 22

He thought that his family would be set free.

Question 23

Why did Henry have to get a new master?

Answer 23

Because his old one was sick and wasn’t willing to let henry be free

Question 24

was the new boss nice at the tobbaco factory nice?

Answer 24

No, he whipped henry

Question 25

What was the name of henrys wife?

Answer 25

Nancy, another slave.

Question 26

How many babies were there?

Answer 26

3, which came fast

Question 27

What happened to henrys kids?

Answer 27

they were sold, crying as they were pulled away

Question 28

where was the box addresed to?

Answer 28

“William H. Johnson, Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania” and “This Side Up With Care”.

Question 29

how did henry get to Philadelphia?

Answer 29

he mailed himself in a box

Question 30

what did henry use as an excuse to miss work?

Answer 30

he put oil of virtiol on his hand, burning it

Question 31

did the clerks respect the box, like dr.smith begged?

Answer 31

no, they tossed it in the luggage cart

Question 32

what was the second mode of transportation used in the story?

Answer 32

a boat, which tossed and turned henry

Question 33

What middle name was Henry given?

Answer 33

Henry “Box” Brown.

Question 34

How did Henry escape freedom?

Answer 34

He mailed himself in a box.

Question 35

What happened to Henry’s wife and children?

Answer 35

They were sold off in the slave market and taken away.

Question 36

What was the Underground Railroad?

Answer 36

It was the secret ways that the slaves from the south were able to make it to the north and be free.

Question 37

How did Henry separate from his mom?

Answer 37

He was given to his master’s son.

Question 38

Where did Henry travel from to escape slavery?

Answer 38

Richmond, Virginia.

Question 39

What year did Henry escape slavery?

Answer 39

1849.

Question 40

How many children did Henry have?

Answer 40

Three.

Question 41

At the beginning of the book, how old was Henry?

Answer 41

We don’t know. He was a slave, and slaves weren’t allowed to know their birthdays.

Question 42

How many miles did Henry travel?

Answer 42

350 miles.

Question 43

In Henry’s Freedom Box, what address was Henry mailed to?

Answer 43

William H. Johnson.
Arch Street.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Question 44

In Henry’s Freedom Box, how many men greet Henry?

Answer 44

Four men.

Question 45

In Henry’s Freedom Box, how many children does Henry have?

Answer 45

Three children.

Question 46

In Henry’s Freedom Box, was Henry’s first master kind or cruel?

Answer 46

He was kind.

Question 47

In Henry’s Freedom Box, what was the punishment for ripping a Tobacco leaf?

Answer 47

A beating.

Question 48

In Henry’s Freedom Box, why was Henry changing masters?

Answer 48

His old one died.

Question 49

In Henry’s Freedom Box, what happened to Henry’s family?

Answer 49

They were sold.

Question 50

In Henry’s Freedom Box, what did Henry pour on his hand?

Answer 50

Vitriol