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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The couple had a son, Sam, Jr. who was born on May 25, _____.
(a) 1845.
(b) 1842.
(c) 1843.
(d) 1841.

2. Who served as Houston's mentor in law?
(a) Thompson.
(b) Trundle.
(c) Trimble.
(d) Turnbull.

3. Which of the important leaders died suddenly?
(a) Johnson.
(b) Smith.
(c) Santa Anna.
(d) Austin.

4. Houston had a breakdown and left home. What is the word meaning to leave home and not return for a period of time?
(a) Exile.
(b) Abandonment.
(c) Expatriate.
(d) Escape.

5. After the governor was deposed and eventually left office, who acted as president?
(a) Burnet.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Harris.
(d) James.

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston married a half-Cherokee named:

2. Houston's next move was to which Tennessee town/city?

3. In what year was Houston elected to the House of Representatives?

4. What was the name of the Congressman?

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

(see the answer key)

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