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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Houston's family came from which state?
(a) Texas.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) Tennessee.
(d) Virginia.

2. In which year did Sam Houston resign from military service?
(a) 1818.
(b) 1831.
(c) 1815.
(d) 1824.

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

4. What was the name of Jackson's wife?
(a) Antoinette.
(b) Rachel.
(c) Mary.
(d) Alice.

5. Who lived fairly close to Houston at this time?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Calhoun.
(c) Turnbull.
(d) Trimble.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1819, Houston was awarded which prestigious job?

2. How long did it take Houston to get his license?

3. Houston came from a family of nine children. What was Houston's number in the order of birth?

4. Sam Houston was descended from which group of immigrants?

5. Sam became friends with people from which tribe?

(see the answer key)

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