Now, read a quote from a Jewish immigrant who arrived at Ellis Island in 1917. As you read, think about how the young women were feeling. They asked us questions. “How much is two and one? How much is two and two?” But the next young girl, also from our city, went and they asked her, “How do you wash stairs, from the top or from the bottom?” She says, “I don’t go to America to wash stairs.”

–Trifles, Pauline Notkoff

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

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

B. Excited about earning money by washing stairs

C. Hopeful that she will get a better job

D. Proud of what she can do

E. Happy that her family can speak English