The Immigrant Experience Answers

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Now that you‘ve read the poem, which statement best describes the writer‘s feelings?

He was happy about how he was treated at Angel Island.

He was excited about going through Angel Island.

He was surprised and disappointed at the way he was being treated.

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Which challenges did Chan Teung Yee face?

Detention for months at Angel Island

Deportation back to China

Poor living conditions

Long work hours

Owning his own business

How do you think the immigrant girl feels about being asked how to wash stairs?Check all that apply.

Frustrated that she has to answer a question about that type of work

Excited about earning money by washing stairs

Hopeful that she will get a better job

Proud of what she can do

Happy that her family can speak English

Now, check your answer. Did you identify any of these things they had in common?

They were frustrated by the challenges they faced.

They were ready to work hard to meet their goals in America.

They were excited about the new opportunities they now had.

They were disappointed by the problems they faced.

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