Orphan Train Rider Quiz

What was the main purpose of the orphan trains?

• To transport orphans to work in factories

• To provide orphans with a chance to attend school

• To relocate orphans to homes in the Midwest and West

• To take orphans on sightseeing trips across the country

During what time period did Lee and Leo travel on the orphan train?

• 1730's

• 1920's

• 1901

• 1950's

Who was responsible for starting the orphan train movement?

• Charles Loring Brace

• Thomas Sullivan

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller

Approximately how many children were relocated through the orphan train movement?

• 2,000

• 25,000

• 100,000

• 250,000

What was a common reason children ended up on orphan trains?

• They were seeking adventure.

• Their parents could not afford to keep them.

• They were being punished for misbehavior.

• They volunteered for the experience.

How were children chosen by families during the orphan train stops?

• By a formal interview process

• Through a lottery system

• Based on how healthy they were and their appearance

• All children were automatically assigned to the first family in line.

What was one potential outcome for children who were not chosen by families during orphan train stops?

• They were sent back to New York.

• They stayed in orphanages in the Midwest.

• They continued traveling with the train to the next stop.

• They were allowed to choose a family themselves.

What type of work were orphan train riders often expected to do in their new homes?

• Schoolwork

• Factory work

• Farm work

• Office work

Until what year did the orphan trains operate?

• 1899

• 1929

• 1930

• 1947

What was a major criticism of the orphan train movement?

• It was too expensive.

• It separated siblings.

• It did not provide education to the children.

• It was considered a form of child labor.