Orphan of Ellis Island Test

What was the "lucky" item Dominic wore and valued?

• an old pocket watch

• a St. Christopher medal

• A silver cross

• a gold key

What did Dominic say when he was asked about his family history?

• Most of his relatives were Native Americans

• He had no idea where his ancestors had originated.

• His grandmother had been a gypsy.

• His great-grandmother had come from Italy.

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Who was Francesco's Violetta that he loved so much?

• His little sister

• His pet goat

• The priest's servant girl

• His pet cat

While escaping the Perozzi group, the four orphans were trapped by-

• The padrone himself

• Father Tomaso

• Vito the shepherd

• the giant Randizzi

Why did the boys finally agree to go to America?

• Francesco had promised their mother

• Father Tomaso found Violetta dead

• Salvatore had been accused of murder

• Dominic told them they would like it there.

What song did Dominic teach the brothers on the way to Napoli?

• Turkey in the straw

• America the beautiful

• Home on the range

• happy trails

What reason was given for Salvatore's stomachache?

• The evil eye had been placed on him.

• He ate too many cherry pits.

• He was not in shape for running

• It was punishment for stealing cherries.

How was Dominic able to join the others going to America?

• Pasquale found a hiding place on the ship.

• Father Tomaso traded the goat for a ticket

• Salvatore died, leaving an extra ticket.

• The ship captain was a cousin to Giasullo

When Candiano became Cantori, Dominic knew that-

• America would be good to the brothers.

• Father Tomaso would not know what happened.

• Francesco would be his great-grandfather.

• His story would be lost.

What made Dominic feel that the dream had been true?

• The voice on the phone spoke to him again.

• He found many Cantoris in the phone book.

• In the display case, he saw the graffiti of the goat with wings.

• Dave told him there were church records of Francesco.