Question

what best describes an immigrant familys experience at ellis island? they were interviewed thoroughly, given physical examinations, and usually left the same day they arrived they were interviewed, had to fill out hundreds of forms, and usually had to say two or three days before clearing. they were treated very poorly, forced to pay large bribes, and spent weeks trying to clear immigration. they were whisked through immigration rather quickly and with very little paperwork

Explanation:

Ellis Island was an immigration inspection station. Immigrants underwent medical exams (physical examinations) and interviews. Most (about 80 - 90%) were processed and left the same day. The claim about hundreds of forms (not the case, forms were relatively standard), weeks - long stays (uncommon for most healthy and properly - documented immigrants), and large bribes (not the norm for the majority) are incorrect. The "whisked through" with little paperwork is also wrong as there were procedures like inspections.

Answer:

They were interviewed thoroughly, given physical examinations, and usually left the same day they arrived.