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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of business did Houston open in Arkansas?
(a) Lumber mill.
(b) Tour guide service.
(c) Trading post.
(d) Law practice.

2. 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.

3. What was the name of the woman with whom Houston had a secret relationship?
(a) Campbell.
(b) Carter.
(c) Carmichael.
(d) Cartwright.

4. What was the first name of Houston's father?
(a) Roger.
(b) Samuel.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Benjamin.

5. In what year was Andrew Jackson elected President?
(a) 1834.
(b) 1830.
(c) 1826.
(d) 1828.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who served as Houston's mentor in law?

2. One of the grievances Houston would address was the fact that the government wanted to pay the Indians in paper money rather than:

3. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?

4. What derogatory nickname was given to Houston by the Cherokee?

5. The legislation that caused the problem dealt with which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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