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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the plantation owned by the grandfather?
(a) Mountain Pass.
(b) River Valley.
(c) Timber Ridge.
(d) Tumbler Hill.

2. In what year was Houston challenged by a Congressman?
(a) 1832.
(b) 1830.
(c) 1829.
(d) 1831.

3. Sam Houston joined which branch of the military?
(a) Infantry.
(b) Militia.
(c) Navy.
(d) Coast Guard.

4. During the bitter presidential campaign Houston and a presidential partisan participated in which activity?
(a) Duel.
(b) Boxing match.
(c) Card game.
(d) Chess game.

5. Houston received an appointment to serve as a _____ in the Tennessee militia.
(a) Major.
(b) Colonel.
(c) General.
(d) Captain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Jackson's wife?

2. In 1829, Houston became a member of which group?

3. Houston had a breakdown and left home. What is the word meaning to leave home and not return for a period of time?

4. What did Houston do when he met the Congressman face to face?

5. What Indian word did Houston use to mean "house?"

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