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WorksheetsThe Orphan of Ellis Island Chapters 1-12
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 5mins
Who is the main character in the book?
Francesco
Antonio
Dominic
Salvatore
What happened to Dominic's biological parents?
They abandoned him when he was a baby.
They died when he was a baby.
They divorced and gave him away when he was a baby.
What did Dominic say when he was asked about his family history?
Most of his relatives were Native Americans
He had no idea where his ancestors had originated.
His grandmother had been a gypsy.
His great-grandmother had come from Italy.
Where did Dominic hide so he did not have to go to the "Wall of Honor?"
His bed
A bench
The janitor's closet
The staircase
What does Dominic own that is sentimental to him?
A Photo
T-Rex Shirt
Shoes
A Key
Where does the story first take place?
Italy
Illinois
New York
New Jersey
What town in Italy do the Candiano boys live in?
Venice
Carbera
Rome
Avaletto
Who is the oldest out of the Candiano brothers?
Salvatore
Antonio
Francesco
Dominic
What initials were scratched on Dominic's key?
S.C.
F.C.
A.C.
Who was Mr. Howard?
Dominic's caseworker
Dominic's uncle
Dominic's teacher
What year did Francesco leave his village?
1808
1908
1928
What happened to Dominic when he was talking to Francesco?
He fell asleep
He fainted
He became sick
What did the youngest boy call the dinosaur on Dominic's shirt?
an evil spirit
a sea monster
a dragon
What does Dominic do when he realizes he has lost his golden key?
Ask Francesco if he has seen it.
Let out a horrified cry.
Decide that it was okay, he could buy a new one.
The boys shared with Dominic ways to ward off evil spirits. Which did they not mention?
carrying 13 stones
wearing a hat backwards
wearing a horn
How were the boys different from Dominic?
They were poor.
They were orphans.
They had brothers.
Which of the Candiano brothers is the youngest?
Salvatore
Antonio
Francesco
Which boy hid bread from his brothers?
Antonio
Salvatore
Francesco
The baker in the village, Signor Falcone, would trade bread and biscotti (an Italian cookie) in exchange for catching a _____ in his shop.
bird
thief
rat
ladybug
Which character looked after the orphans in Avaletto and found many of them homes in America?
Father Tomaso
Francesco
Dave
Signore Falcone
Which Candiano brother has a scar on his back from being whipped by the "giant" that works for the padrone (boss)?
Francesco
Salvetore
Antonio
