Rico 2. She was the first person to be processed at Ellis Island 3. 12 Million 4. Because it was a busy year. The busiest 5. Only first and second class passengers 6. It was used as The Registry room 7. They checked people for signs of physical weaknesses, or ilnesses, like trachoma or tuberculosis. 8. Those that were criminals or political radicals. 9. About 2 thirds 10. One called Isaac became science-fiction writer, the other Maksmilan, had a big company of cosmetics, and Elia became film director.