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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the governor of Texas during this time period?
(a) Austin.
(b) Smith.
(c) Bowie.
(d) Houston.

2. During Houston's confrontation with Santa Anna, 630 Mexicans were killed and ____ were captured.
(a) 223.
(b) 529.
(c) 451.
(d) 730.

3. The Compromise of 1850 was presented by which political heavyweight?
(a) Tyler.
(b) Monroe.
(c) Clay.
(d) Polk.

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

5. Houston set up headquarters in what area?
(a) Austin.
(b) San Antonio.
(c) San Felipe.
(d) Washington-on-the-Brazos.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Houston's new drinking buddy and travel companion?

2. The challenge came via a:

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

4. Who questioned Houston's loyalties?

5. What was the name of the act that determined slavery should be forbidden in any state taken from Mexico?

(see the answer key)

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