The Orphan of Ellis Island Review Chapters 1-5

What is the setting of these chapters?

• Ellis Island Museum 
• Italy
• New Jersey

Why was Dominic different from his classmates?

• He's a fourth graders
• He's an orphan
• He has red hair
• He has a weird name

What does "ward of the state" mean on page 2?

• Dominic is in foster care, someone from the state takes care of him
• He lives in a court house
• He's in the hospital
• He has a family 

How would you describe Dominic as his classmates were sharing facts about their families?

• happy
• angry
• ashamed
• joyful 

Why are Dominic's shoes bothering him so much?

• They are too small and he has no money for new ones
• His shoes are brand new
• He bought the wrong size
• He forgot to tie them 

Where does Dominic take a nap to get away from his class?

• His bed
• A bench
• The janitor's closet
• The staircase

What was Dominic worried about in chapter 2?

• He lost his cellphone
• He had no family facts to share
• He forgot his lunch

Where do we think Dominic time travel to?

• New York
• Calabria, Italy
• Paris, France
• Rome, Italy