The Orphan of Ellis Island Chapters 13-24

How did Signora Giasullo mark or show others that there was a death in the house?

• she wore black

• she tore her clothes

• she covered all of the mirrors in the house

• she didn't go to any parties or celebrations

• she draped the front doorway in black silk

Why does Salvatore eat the cherry pits?

• He is starving.

• He ate them on accident.

• He wanted to see if a tree would grow out of his nose.

• He wanted to see what they tasted like.

Why does Randizzi dip his whip in lye?

• To clean the whip

• To leave a permanent mark

• To clean the wound

• To hold the whip together

Francesco tells Dominic, "You are family." What causes him to say this?

• He finds food for the boys.

• He plays with Violetta.

• He teaches them to sing like a cowboy.

• He takes the whipping from Randizzi for Antonio.

What is the important information that Father Tomaso must share with the Candiano boys?

• He has found jobs for them in Avaletto.

• He has found families fro them in America.

• He has found food for them.

• He has found a way to get Dominic back to the future.

Why is it so important for Salvatore to hide and leave for America as soon as possible?

• He stole some fruit.

• The Padrone are looking for him to kill him.

• The Padrone don't want him to get on the ship.

• His new family is waiting for him in America.

Why did the boys have to carry Salvatore the rest of the way to Signora Giasullo's house?

• Salvatore hurt his foot.

• Salvatore's stomach hurt so bad he could't walk.

• Salvatore lost his shoes.

• The boys were having fun giving each other piggy back rides.

What did Dominic see on Salvatore?

• Rosary beads from him mom

• A birthmark in the shape of a boot.

• Dominic's gold key

• Chicken pox

What does Dominic receive after Salvatore dies?

• His gold key

• His goat, Violetta

• His buffalo head nickel

• His ticket to America

When Dominic is with the Candiano brothers why does he feel rich?

• He has better clothes than the brothers.

• They are treating him like family.

• He is cleaner than the boys.

• He got to eat a meal with friends.