Ellis Island Immigration Video 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 region did most of the migrants come from?

• Eastern and Southern Europe

• Western Europe

• Asia

• South America

How long could voyages to America take?

• One to two weeks

• One month

• One day

• Several months

Where did first- and second-class passengers sleep on the ships?

• State rooms and cabins

• Steerage

• On the deck

• In the engine room

How much did steerage passengers pay for their tickets?

• $30

• $100

• $10

• $50

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

• Great Hall

• Baggage Room

• Medical Exam Room

• Legal Inspection Room

What was the first step to entry at Ellis Island?

• A six-second physical exam

• A legal inspection

• A mental health evaluation

• A language proficiency test

How many immigrants were deported from Ellis Island?

• 2%

• 40%

• 12 million

• 3/4

What facilities were available at the bottom of the staircase at Ellis Island?

• Post office, rail ticket office, and money exchange

• Medical clinic, library, and cafeteria

• Hotel, restaurant, and shopping center

• School, gymnasium, and theater