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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the name of Houston's new drinking buddy and travel companion?
(a) Harrelson.
(b) Haralson.
(c) Harley.
(d) Henderson.

3. The challenge came via a:
(a) Town meeting.
(b) Newspaper article.
(c) Public speech.
(d) Campaign slogan.

4. Houston became concerned regarding the territory known as ______.
(a) Oregon.
(b) New Mexico.
(c) Iowa.
(d) Utah.

5. What was the name of the Congressman?
(a) Standish.
(b) Stanbery.
(c) Stanley.
(d) Stanford.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the grievances Houston would address was the fact that the government wanted to pay the Indians in paper money rather than:

2. Who questioned Houston's loyalties?

3. The legislation that caused the problem dealt with which of the following?

4. What did Houston do when he met the Congressman face to face?

5. Houston started a plantation at which site?

(see the answer key)

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