Henry's Freedom Box Flashcards
Why was Henry taken away from his family?
Because he had to go work for his master’s son.
Why were Henry’s wife and children sold?
Because their master did not have enough money.
Why did Henry mail himself to Pennsylvania?
Because there was no slavery in Pennsylvania.
Why did Henry’s master ask them to come upstairs to the second floor of the house?
Because he was ill.
What did Henry’s mother compare leaves being torn away from trees to?
She compare them to children being torn away from their families.
What did Dr. Smith write on the box Henry was going to mail himself to Pennsylvania in?
He wrote to “William H. Johnson, Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania” and “This Side Up With Care”.
What time did everyone plan to meet to put Henry in the box?
They arranged to meet at 4 am.
Where was the steamboat that the box that Henry was mailing himself in headed?
The steamboat was heading to Washington, D.C.
What did Henry fall asleep to in his box on the train from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
He fell asleep to the “rattling song” of the train wheels.
Why did they bandage up Henry’s hand the day before he was going to be mailed to Philadelphia?
So he would have an excuse to stay home from work.
Why did the men on the steamboat sit on the box that Henry was in?
Because they were tired of standing.
How many children did Henry and Nancy have?
They had 3 children.
Why does Henry not know how old he is?
Because he is a slave and was not allowed to know his birthday.
Why did Henry’s master give Henry to his son?
Because the master was sick.
How was Henry feeling when he was sold and had to go away from his mother?
Lonely.
How did Henry hurt himself when he wanted to mail himself to Philadelphia?
He burned his skin with oil of vitriol.
What was Henry’s middle name after he freed himself?
Box
Why couldn’t Henry sing or hum anymore?
Because his new family got sold and he was depressed.
Why didn’t Henry sing in the streets when he met Nancy, even though he was happy?
Because slaves were worried about getting in trouble with the masters.
What product did Henry’s group of slaves produce?
Tobacco.
What happened to slaves if they made a mistake in the factory?
The boss would beat them.
What did Henry think might happen when they had a talk with their sick master?
He thought that his family would be set free.
Why did Henry have to get a new master?
Because his old one was sick and wasn’t willing to let henry be free
was the new boss nice at the tobbaco factory nice?
No, he whipped henry
What was the name of henrys wife?
Nancy, another slave.
How many babies were there?
3, which came fast
What happened to henrys kids?
they were sold, crying as they were pulled away
where was the box addresed to?
“William H. Johnson, Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania” and “This Side Up With Care”.
how did henry get to Philadelphia?
he mailed himself in a box
what did henry use as an excuse to miss work?
he put oil of virtiol on his hand, burning it
did the clerks respect the box, like dr.smith begged?
no, they tossed it in the luggage cart
what was the second mode of transportation used in the story?
a boat, which tossed and turned henry
What middle name was Henry given?
Henry “Box” Brown.
How did Henry escape freedom?
He mailed himself in a box.
What happened to Henry’s wife and children?
They were sold off in the slave market and taken away.
What was the Underground Railroad?
It was the secret ways that the slaves from the south were able to make it to the north and be free.
How did Henry separate from his mom?
He was given to his master’s son.
Where did Henry travel from to escape slavery?
Richmond, Virginia.
What year did Henry escape slavery?
1849.
How many children did Henry have?
Three.
At the beginning of the book, how old was Henry?
We don’t know. He was a slave, and slaves weren’t allowed to know their birthdays.
How many miles did Henry travel?
350 miles.
In Henry’s Freedom Box, what address was Henry mailed to?
William H. Johnson.
Arch Street.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
In Henry’s Freedom Box, how many men greet Henry?
Four men.
In Henry’s Freedom Box, how many children does Henry have?
Three children.
In Henry’s Freedom Box, was Henry’s first master kind or cruel?
He was kind.
In Henry’s Freedom Box, what was the punishment for ripping a Tobacco leaf?
A beating.
In Henry’s Freedom Box, why was Henry changing masters?
His old one died.
In Henry’s Freedom Box, what happened to Henry’s family?
They were sold.
In Henry’s Freedom Box, what did Henry pour on his hand?
Vitriol
