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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In which state did Sam Houston live as a child?
(a) Georgia.
(b) North Carolina.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Tennessee.

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

4. What was the name of the other party involved in the questionable legislation?
(a) Henderson.
(b) Milton.
(c) Anderson.
(d) Eaton.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?

2. Sam Houston joined which branch of the military?

3. What important position was held by John Calhoun?

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

5. What item did Houston begin to carry with him in town?

(see the answer key)

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