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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The challenge came via a:
(a) Campaign slogan.
(b) Town meeting.
(c) Public speech.
(d) Newspaper article.

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

3. What important position was held by John Calhoun?
(a) Secretary of War.
(b) Vice President.
(c) Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
(d) Speaker of the House.

4. What was the name of the town created by Stephen Austin?
(a) Alamo de Austin.
(b) San Marco de Austin.
(c) Santa Anna de Austin.
(d) San Felipe de Austin.

5. What was Houston's drink of choice?
(a) Bourbon.
(b) Scotch.
(c) Beer.
(d) Whiskey.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which state did Sam Houston live as a child?

2. Houston was ____ years older than his wife.

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

4. What subject did Houston want to study at a "proper" academy?

5. Houston settled near which river?

(see the answer key)

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