Exploring Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty

What unique experience does the narrator describe about living on Liberty Island?

• Meeting tourists during the day

• Fishing in the surrounding waters

• Watching fireworks every evening

• Seeing the Statue of Liberty change colors at night

What did the narrator's ancestors rely on when they arrived at Ellis Island?

• Maps of the area

• Assistance from friends

• Their faith that everything would be okay

• Immediate employment offers

What is noted as never having been lost at Ellis Island?

• A ticket

• A personal item

• A document

• A single piece of luggage

What did the narrator's grandparents carry with them to Ellis Island?

• Nothing at all

• One or two bags

• Only essential documents

• Several suitcases

Why did the narrator feel emotional when visiting Ellis Island?

• Due to the loss of a personal item

• Due to the weather conditions

• Because of the crowd

• Because of the historical significance

How did the narrator's family become American?

• By birth on the island

• By immigration and processing at Ellis Island

• Through naturalization

• Through marriage

What does the narrator appreciate about the site of Ellis Island?

• The modern facilities

• The variety of food available

• Its role in his family's history

• Its architectural beauty

What was the average number of people processed daily at Ellis Island during peak immigration?

• Over 20,000

• Between 8,000 and 10,000

• Nearly 15,000

• About 5,000

What significant event happened on October 29th, 2011 at Ellis Island?

• A large celebration

• Closure for safety renovations

• Opening of a new exhibit

• A record number of visitors

What did Hurricane Sandy damage at Ellis Island?

• Only the main entrance

• None of the property

• The entire infrastructure

• Only the outdoor statues