The Orphan of Ellis Island Chapters 1-12

Who is the main character in the book?

• Francesco

• Antonio

• Dominic

• Salvatore

What happened to Dominic's biological parents?

• They abandoned him when he was a baby.

• They died when he was a baby.

• They divorced and gave him away when he was a baby.

What does "ward of the state" mean on page 2?

• Dominic is in foster care, someone from the state takes care of him
• He lives in a court house
• He's in the hospital
• He has a family 

Why are Dominic's shoes bothering him so much?

• They are too small and he has no money for new ones
• His shoes are brand new
• He bought the wrong size
• He forgot to tie them 

How would you describe Dominic as his classmates were sharing facts about their families?

• happy
• angry
• ashamed
• joyful 

What was Dominic worried about in chapter 2?

• He lost his cellphone
• He had no family facts to share
• He forgot his lunch

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.

Where did Dominic hide so he did not have to go to the "Wall of Honor?"

• His bed

• A bench

• The janitor's closet

• The staircase

What does Dominic own that is sentimental to him?

• A Photo

• T-Rex Shirt

• Shoes

• A Key

Where does the story first take place?

• Italy

• Illinois

• New York

• New Jersey