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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Kennedy suggest what one thing might be a commonality of all the courageous men presented in his book?
(a) Minimal education.
(b) Combative spirit.
(c) Self love.
(d) Lack of a sense of humor.

2. Where did Houston deliver his acceptance speech after being elected Governor as an independent?
(a) On the steps of the Capitol building.
(b) In San Antonio, Texas.
(c) At San Jacinto.
(d) In Houston, Texas.

3. What was so strange about Henry Clay's enlisting Webster in his cause for compromise?
(a) Clay was from the South and Webster was from the North.
(b) Clay had always opposed Webster in the Senate before.
(c) Webster had given many speeches opposing Henry Clay.
(d) Clay was a republican and Webster was an independent.

4. What were Benton's most effective weapons as a fighter?
(a) Wit and sarcasm.
(b) Friends and relatives.
(c) Knives and bull whips.
(d) Guns and canons.

5. For what conflict does Kennedy feel the most empathy?
(a) The conflict of constituency interest versus national interests.
(b) The conflict between Congress and the Supreme Court.
(c) The conflict between political parties.
(d) The conflict of special interests versus constituency interests.

Short Answer Questions

1. What trait of Adams ultimately caused him to suffer great disappointments?

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

3. Who was the Democratic majority leader in the Senate who later became Vice President?

4. What view did Webster take that made him unpopular with abolitionists?

5. How did Daniel Webster describe and define himself?

(see the answer key)

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