Ellis Island Immigration Quiz

When did the first Ellis Island immigration station open?

• January 1, 1892

• 1954

• 1924

• 1890

How many people passed through Ellis Island in its first year of operation?

• 450,000

• 12 million

• 40%

• 3/4

Which passengers slept in state rooms and cabins?

• First- and second-class passengers

• Steerage passengers

• Healthy passengers

• Detained passengers

How much did steerage passengers pay for their tickets?

• $30

• $100

• $10

• $50

What did health officers look for before allowing passengers to disembark?

• Signs of disease

• Signs of wealth

• Signs of education

• Signs of happiness

Where did migrants drop their bags upon arrival at Ellis Island?

• In the baggage room on the ground floor

• In the Registry Room

• In the post office

• In the rail ticket office

What was the nickname for the Registry Room at Ellis Island?

• Great Hall

• Steerage

• State Room

• Cabins

How long did the legal interviews at Ellis Island typically take?

• Two minutes

• One week

• One day

• One hour

What percentage of immigrants processed at Ellis Island were deported?

• 2%

• 40%

• 12 million

• 3/4

What was the approximate percentage of immigrants processed at Ellis Island who were deported?

• 5%

• 20%

• 50%

• 80%