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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 the man that was Speaker of the House and later appointed as the Secretary of State?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Monroe.
(c) Houston.
(d) Clay.

2. What was the surname of the brothers responsible for declaring Texas as its own sovereign nation?
(a) Hayden.
(b) Edwards.
(c) Prentiss.
(d) Marks.

3. The act caused a great spike in Texas' _____.
(a) Logging operations.
(b) Population.
(c) Animosity.
(d) Cultural activities.

4. Who served as Houston's mentor in law?
(a) Trundle.
(b) Turnbull.
(c) Thompson.
(d) Trimble.

5. The militia left a small group of soldiers at which fort?
(a) Fort Sumter.
(b) Fort Erie.
(c) Alamo.
(d) Rio Grande.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the important leaders died suddenly?

2. In 1819, Houston was awarded which prestigious job?

3. What was the cause of death?

4. What were issued to some of the more hot-headed soldiers in the army?

5. Where did Houston go to meet up with old friends?

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