Ellis Island

Ellis Island

Multiple Choice

When was the first Ellis Island immigration center open?

• January 1st 1891

• January 1st 1892

• January 1st 1893

• January 1st 1894

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How many people passed through Ellis Island in 1892?

• 4500

• 4,500,000

• 45,000

• 450,000

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In which year was the immigration closed?

• 1952

• 1953

• 1954

• 1955

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How many people had passed through Ellis Island by the time it was closed?

• 12million

• 13 million

• 14 million

• 15 million

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According to the video, why did people migrate to the US?

• starting a new life

• poverty

• persecution

• health insurance

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How long did it take from Southern or Eastern Europe to Ellis Island by steamship?

• 1-2 weeks

• 3-4 weeks

• 5-6 weeks

• two months

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What were the passengers divided by1-2 weeks?

• nationality

• health

• class

• wealth

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Where did the 1st and 2nd class passengers sleep?

• State rooms and cabins

• steerage

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How much did the 1st and 2nd class passengers pay to get on board?

• $20

• $30

• $40

• $50~$90

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What are the downsides of staying at the bottom of the ship?

• overcrowded

• peace and quiet

• unsanitary

• no privacy

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Did the 1st and 2nd class passengers have to be examined on Ellis Island?

• YES

• NO

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What was given to the migrant after passing the inspections?

• a passing card

• a passport

• a landing card

• an identification card

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If you were a migrant heading to North of America, which aisle of the staircase should you go?

• left aisle

• central aisle

• right aisle

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If you failed the inspections, which aisle of the staircase should you go?

• left aisle

• central aisle

• right aisle

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Out of the 12 million immigrants, what was the percentage of the immigrants failing the inspections and being deported?

• 2%

• 3%

• 4%

• 5%

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What was there at the bottom of the immigration center?

• a rail ticket office

• a restaurant

• a post office,

• a place to change money

• a clothing store