Ellis Island Immigration Quiz

When did the first Ellis Island immigration station open?

• January 1st, 1892

• March 15th, 1855

• July 4th, 1776

• December 25th, 1910

How many people passed through Ellis Island in its first year of operation?

• 700,000

• 100,000

• 1 million

• 450,000

Which passengers slept in staterooms and cabins on the ships?

• First and second class

• No one

• Steerage

• All passengers

How much did third-class passengers pay for a ticket on the steamship?

• $20.00

• $100.00

• $50.00

• $30.00

What was the nickname for the registry room at Ellis Island?

• Royal Hall

• Majestic Room

• Grand Chamber

• Great Hall

What was the first step to entry at Ellis Island?

• Interview with an officer

• Fingerprinting

• Legal inspection

• Physical exam

How many identifying questions were asked during the legal inspection?

• 20

• 29

• 40

• 10

What happened to immigrants who were considered a risk to public health?

• Sent back to their country

• Allowed to enter the US

• Detained for further questioning

• Given medical treatment

Where did detained immigrants walk down in Ellis Island?

• Right aisle

• No specific aisle

• Left aisle

• Center aisle

What was located at the bottom of the staircase at Ellis Island?

• All of the above

• Money exchange

• Rail ticket office

• Post office