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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Benton say he's rather see the Democratic Party rather than give one inch to Mr. Van Buren?
(a) 50 fathoms deep into the middle of hell fire.
(b) Right in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean.
(c) A thousand miles north of the Mason Dixon Line.
(d) Out of politics altogether.

2. According to Kennedy, what makes it difficult to recognize courageous acts when they do occur?
(a) Business concerns and the competition for attention from the public.
(b) The secrecy of most courageous acts.
(c) Media bias one way or the other.
(d) Self interest that only looks like courage.

3. What trait of Adams ultimately caused him to suffer great disappointments?
(a) His uncompromising religion.
(b) His superior attitude toward other politician.
(c) His willingness to change positions when expedient.
(d) His ability to manipulate his father.

4. What is ironic about Texas secession on March 2?
(a) It was Houston's brithday.
(b) It was the anniversary of Houston's election to the Senate.
(c) It was the anniversary of the battle of San Jacinto.
(d) It was the day Houston became governor.

5. How did Daniel Webster describe and define himself?
(a) As a debator who loved to take any opposing view.
(b) As a free thinker opposed to the Union.
(c) As a citizen of the world.
(d) Not as a Massachusetts man but as an American.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is ironic about Houston as an Indian fighter?

2. What metaphor does Kennedy use to describe the relationship between the elected official and the electorate?

3. After Houston's removal from the Senate, what office did he run for and win as an independent?

4. In addition to being the first Senator from Missouri, what other first did Benton achieve?

5. Why was it considered a contradiction when Houston supported temperance?

(see the answer key)

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