Ellis Island Quiz

What was the primary role of Ellis Island in the history of the United States?

• A trade port

• A military base

• An immigration processing center

• A tourist attraction

What was the nickname given to Ellis Island by immigrants seeking a better life?

• Island of Hope

• Island of Freedom

• Island of Opportunities

• Island of Dreams

How many questions did immigrants have to answer to enter the United States through Ellis Island?

• 29

• 15

• 10

• 50

What was the main purpose of the medical examinations at Ellis Island?

• To verify financial status

• To assess language skills

• To check for contagious diseases

• To determine the age of immigrants

What percentage of immigrants were denied entry to the United States through Ellis Island?

• 2%

• 10%

• 15%

• 5%

When did Ellis Island officially close as an immigration center?

• 1990

• 1954

• 1924

• 1976

Who was the first immigrant to be processed at Ellis Island?

• Emma Brown

• John Smith

• Annie Moore

• Mary Johnson

In what year did Ellis Island process its highest number of immigrants?

• 1954

• 1907

• 1892

• 1924

Which state is Ellis Island technically a part of?

• New Jersey

• Pennsylvania

• New York

• Connecticut

What year did the United States Supreme Court decide the jurisdiction of Ellis Island?

• 1990

• 1954

• 1976

• 1998