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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Houston started a plantation at which site?
(a) Raven's Hill.
(b) Sabine City.
(c) Galveston.
(d) San Antonio.

2. Houston settled near which river?
(a) Nina.
(b) Norfolk.
(c) Neosho.
(d) Nashua.

3. In what year was Houston challenged by a Congressman?
(a) 1830.
(b) 1829.
(c) 1831.
(d) 1832.

4. Which of the following left the expedition to return to the fort?
(a) Bowie.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Fannin.
(d) Austin.

5. On what holiday were Fannin and his men executed?
(a) Fourth of July.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) Palm Sunday.
(d) Christmas Eve.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is used to mean incompetence?

2. What was Houston's drink of choice?

3. Part of Houston's plan was to remain cautious and _____.

4. Houston had a breakdown and left home. What is the word meaning to leave home and not return for a period of time?

5. Houston was forced to flee to the ________ earning him mockery from the new president.

(see the answer key)

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