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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1829, Houston became a member of which group?
(a) Governors Association.
(b) Bar Association.
(c) Cherokee.
(d) Sierra Club.

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

3. What derogatory nickname was given to Houston by the Cherokee?
(a) Lying Thief.
(b) Foolish Man.
(c) Big Drunk.
(d) Drunken Slob.

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

5. In what year was Sam Houston born?
(a) 1811.
(b) 1803.
(c) 1793.
(d) 1788.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the town created by Stephen Austin?

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

3. In what year was Houston challenged by a Congressman?

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

5. Sam Houston joined which branch of the military?

(see the answer key)

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