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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which year did Sam Houston resign from military service?
(a) 1815.
(b) 1818.
(c) 1831.
(d) 1824.

2. What subject did Houston want to study at a "proper" academy?
(a) Engineering.
(b) Mathematics.
(c) English.
(d) Medicine.

3. How long did it take Houston to get his license?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 9 months.
(d) 12 months.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the plantation owned by the grandfather?

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

3. In what year was Andrew Jackson elected President?

4. Sam became friends with people from which tribe?

5. What is the name of the town in which Houston opened a school?

(see the answer key)

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