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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was elected to be president amidst a deadlock in the House?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Adams.
(c) Madison.
(d) Monroe.

2. Where did Houston go to meet up with old friends?
(a) Arkansas.
(b) Tennessee.
(c) Washington, DC.
(d) Texas.

3. In what year was Houston elected to the House of Representatives?
(a) 1823.
(b) 1833.
(c) 1829.
(d) 1826.

4. Houston was forced to flee to the ________ earning him mockery from the new president.
(a) Gulf of Mexico.
(b) Colorado River.
(c) Cold Creek River.
(d) Pacific Ocean.

5. What item did Houston begin to carry with him in town?
(a) Dueling pistol.
(b) Bow and arrow.
(c) Bayonet.
(d) Hickory cane.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many soldiers were left at the fort?

2. Who lived fairly close to Houston at this time?

3. What was the name of Houston's new drinking buddy and travel companion?

4. The challenge came via a:

5. The militia planned to make a pillage run into which Mexican town/city?

(see the answer key)

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