Ellis Island Quiz

What was the primary purpose of Ellis Island as mentioned in the passage?

• To serve as a museum for tourists

• To register and check immigrants

• To provide medical assistance

• To entertain visitors with films and exhibits

How long was the typical wait in the Registry Room at Ellis Island during busy days, according to the passage?

• One to two hours

• Maybe five hours or so

• Less than an hour

• Over ten hours

What will visitors see in the Baggage Room at Ellis Island?

• A film about the history of Ellis Island

• Period baggage that belonged to immigrants

• Photographs of famous immigrants

• Documents and legal papers of immigrants

What can be found in the exhibit called "Treasures from Home"?

• Gifts and souvenirs for purchase

• Over 1,000 objects and photographs from immigrants

• A database of immigrant names

• Artifacts from the Statue of Liberty

What unique feature does the gift shop at Ellis Island offer?

• Exclusive access to historical documents

• A computerized database of people who passed through Ellis Island

• Free entry to all visitors

• Live performances and reenactments

Where did Boris and his family travel from to reach their destination?

• Germany

• Russia

• Poland

• France

What did Boris feel after two long weeks at sea?

• Excited

• Confused

• Relieved

• Tired

What did Mr. Segal mean when he said "The names of the newly born"?

• New babies born that day

• People who died

• People who are newly registered

• People who are considered newly born in America

What year did Boris and his family arrive at their destination?

• 1910

• 1905

• 1920

• 1899

What did Mr. Segal use to help him answer many questions during his immigration process?

• A) A medical instrument

• B) A letter from his cousin

• C) A translator

• D) A book about New York City