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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Austin traveled to central Mexico to meet with the acting president of Mexico Gomez ____.
(a) Lynch.
(b) Addams.
(c) Farias.
(d) Garcia.

2. Texans were especially worried about the _____ in the Mexican government.
(a) Election process.
(b) Instability.
(c) Corruption.
(d) Disorganization.

3. Who was elected to be president amidst a deadlock in the House?
(a) Madison.
(b) Monroe.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Adams.

4. What major exam did Houston pass with the help of his mentor?
(a) LSAT.
(b) Bar.
(c) Federal agent application exam.
(d) Medical licensing.

5. Where did Houston go to meet up with old friends?
(a) Tennessee.
(b) Arkansas.
(c) Washington, DC.
(d) Texas.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1829, Houston became a member of which group?

2. Who was the representative of the "Peace Party?"

3. In 1827, Houston campaigned for and won which office in the Tennessee government?

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

5. What was the name of Houston's young wife?

(see the answer key)

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