1. In what country was Arthur's father born? Ireland United States England Germany

2. In what Vermont city was Chester Arthur born? Williston North Fairfield Hinesburg Burlington

3. From what college did Arthur graduate? Union City College of New York Vermont Harvard

4. How did William Herndon, who was the father of Arthur's wife Ellen, die? mugging house fire in combat during the Civil War ship wreck

5. Arthur, who became a lawyer in 1854, travelled to what state/territory to practice law in 1856? California Kansas Louisiana Dakota

6. How many years did Arthur serve as Collector of the Port of New York? 0 6 4 7

7. Arthur was an aide to what political boss from 1878 to 1880? Boss Tweed Roscoe Conkling Diamond Jim Brady Thomas Platt

8. Who was Garfield's first choice to be his vice-presidential running mate in 1880 but he declined, which allowed for the offer to be extended to Arthur? John Sherman John A. Logan James G. Blaine Levi P. Morton

9. Where was Arthur when he was told that President Garfield had been shot on July 2, 1881. Washington D.C. New York City Albany Philadelphia

10. Who swore in Arthur as president upon the death of Garfield. his father John R. Brady Morrison Waite Elihu Washburne

11. Did Arthur's wife Ellen live to see her husband become president? Yes No

12. The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, which became law during the Arthur administration, prohibited Chinese immigration to the United States for how many years? 20 40 25 10

13. The modern civil service system was created during the Arthur administration, which ended the spoils system in selecting placement for federal jobs. What U.S. senator was the sponsor of the bill that created the civil service system? Dorman Eaton Benjamin Brewster William McKinley George Pendleton

14. Arthur suffered from Bright's Disease, which affected what part of his body? brain lungs kidneys heart

15. In what New York city is Chester Arthur buried? New York City Utica Glen Falls Albany