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immigrants passed through Ellis Island during that time. Many of them were forced to change their names due to discrimination and pressure to assimilate. This practice was a way to erase their cultural identity and make them more “American.”

What is the main idea of the passage?

• Everyone has a name

• Immigrants faced discrimination in the U.S

• Changing names is a common practice

• Names reflect family and culture

• Reclaiming names is an important moment in American history

Why did immigrants change their names in the past?

• To make them more “American”

• To reflect their family and culture

• To avoid discrimination

• To simplify their names

• To make them easier to pronounce

What was Ellis Island used for?

• to process immigrants

• To provide housing for immigrants

• To educate immigrants

• To deport immigrants

• To provide medical care for immigrants

What percentage of U.S. citizens have at least one relative who arrived at Ellis Island?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

How many people could Ellis Island officials interview per day during peak times?

• 1000

• 2500

• 5000

• 7500

• 10000

What was the process like for many immigrants passing through Ellis Island?

• Easy and stress-free

• Tense and nerve-wracking

• Exciting and adventurous

• Boring and uneventful

• None of the above

What is the urban myth about Ellis Island officials changing immigrants' names?

• Officials changed immigrants' names without getting permission

• Officials changed immigrants' names to make them sound more American

• Officials changed immigrants' names to match their own last names

• Officials did not change immigrants' names at all

• None of the above

Why did many immigrants change their names during that time in American history?

What was the reason for immigrants changing their names in the past?

• To prevent their children from facing discrimination

• To find jobs

• To assimilate into American culture

• None of the above

• All of the above