Ellis Island Immigration Quiz

What year did the first Ellis Island immigration station open?

• 1892

• 1900

• 1888

• 1910

Approximately how many people had passed through Ellis Island by the time it closed in 1954?

• 15 million

• 8 million

• 10 million

• 12 million

What was the approximate cost of a steerage ticket?

• $20.00

• $30.00

• $40.00

• $50.00

Which class of passengers was processed directly upon arrival without going to Ellis Island?

• First and second class

• Crew members

• Steerage

• Third class

What was the main reason for medical inspections at Ellis Island?

• To detect contagious diseases

• To check fitness for work

• To verify identities

• To record medical history

What could cause an immigrant to be detained during the legal inspection?

• Traveling alone

• Lack of funds

• No family in the U.S.

• Mismatched information

What was the nickname given to the registry room at Ellis Island?

• The Entry Hall

• The Welcome Room

• The Great Hall

• The Grand Room

Which ailment was specifically checked for due to its contagious nature?

• Tuberculosis

• Influenza

• Smallpox

• Trachoma

What percentage of immigrants processed at Ellis Island were deported?

• 2%

• 10%

• 5%

• 15%

What did immigrants do after passing the inspections at Ellis Island?

• All of the above

• Changed money

• Received a landing card

• Boarded a train