Orphan Train Rider

Test Review Game

What is Lee’s only link to his father? A. Silver dollar B. Pink envelope C. Rugged, old hat D. Journal entry

This was one of the causes, which made many people live in cities near factory jobs. A. Their baseball team won the World

Series B. They enjoyed pollution C. Industrialization D. Farms had been flooded

These people competed with factory workers for jobs. A. Wealthy architects B. Owners of orphanages C. Circus performers D. Immigrants

This work of literature is nonfiction, story of someone else’s life. A. Sci-Fi Thriller B. Autobiography C. Fictional narrative D. Biography

True or false: Lee was reunited with Gerald after World War II. A. True B. False

This man thought all adults were untrustworthy. A. Charles Brace B. Carl Lindon C. Lee Nailling D. Fabrice Luciano

This boy was raised by the Rodgers Family. A. Lee B. Leo C. Marcus D. Bill

True or false: The Children’s Aid Society always let biological parents know where their children were placed.

A. True B. False

How many children rode the orphan train? A. 123,000 B. 200,000 C. 3,300,000 D. 200

True or false: Every orphan on the first orphan train had a home within a week. A. True B. False

The orphan trains were operating between these years. A. 1300 BC – 1600 BC B. 1800 – 1850 C. 1983 – 1998 D. 1854 - 1930

This man started the Children’s Aid Society. A. Martin Luther King, Jr. B. Charles Brace C. Casimir Pulaski D. Charlie Chaplin

Lee accidentally harmed these: A. Puppies B. Pigs C. Chicks D. Cows

Who would have said the following: “Life has stunk for me, but now that I live in a home with my dad, Ben and my mom, Ollie, things are looking up.”

A. Leo B. Lee C. Gerald D. Evelyn

Name one possible reason why Lee’s dad gave up on raising his children. Answers may vary.

Which of the following did not contribute to the increased number of homeless children? A. Drought that destroyed crops B. Industrialization C. Low wages/ dangerous working

conditions at factory jobs D. Lack of government

What did Charles Loring Brace think of the Western United States? A. It was the most fun region of the

country. B. It was a safe place to send orphans. C. It had the highest crime rate. D. He loved the weather.

True or false: Lee had a bad temper. A. True B. False

Sister Irene put a cradle at the entrance to this hospital: A. LaGrange Memorial Hospital B. Foundling Hospital C. Good Samaritan Hospital D. New York Hospital

Name three examples of nonfiction? Answer will vary.

Name three details about the viewing process of orphans. Answers will vary.

More than orphans rode the orphan trains. A. 130,000 B. 467,000 C. 200,000 D. 24,000

This is an example of nonfiction written by you about your life. A. Folk tale B. Autobiography C. Biography D. Personal fictional narrative

Charles Brace’s name for finding home for orphans was called: A. “Roam then find” B. “Outsourcing” C. “Placing out” D. “Foster finding”

True or false: It was completely Lee’s fault for getting his envelope taken away. A. True B. False

Who would have been supportive of the orphan trains? A. Ben and Ollie Nailling B. Charles Loring Brace C. Mr. and Mrs. Rodgers D. All of the above.

This person made Lee take off his jacket so that it would stay clean. A. Mother Theresa B. The Matron C. Lee’s mother D. Charles Brace

True or False: Lee’s father taught him to say a prayer before every meal. A. True B. False

Children were usually given all of the following except: A. new clothes B. a bath C. a Bible D. pen and paper

True or false: Children were able to bring keepsakes and important items with them on the train. A. True B. False

One newspaper compared the viewing process of orphans to: A. A bull fight B. Picking a puppy to take home C. The purchase of cattle D. A game of ‘Go Fish’

Which of Lee’s brothers joined up with Lee on the orphan train? A. Ollie B. Ben C. Leo D. Gerald

True or false: Children under 12 were put to death for stealing during the 19th century. A. True B. False