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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At this time the U.S. was under the ____ administration.
(a) Tyler.
(b) Van Buren.
(c) Pierce.
(d) Lincoln.

2. What type of business did Houston open in Arkansas?
(a) Law practice.
(b) Tour guide service.
(c) Trading post.
(d) Lumber mill.

3. What derogatory nickname was given to Houston by the Cherokee?
(a) Drunken Slob.
(b) Foolish Man.
(c) Big Drunk.
(d) Lying Thief.

4. The provisional government was upset with Houston and believed he was being ____.
(a) Unstable.
(b) Pessimistic.
(c) Stubborn.
(d) Unruly.

5. What did Houston do when he met the Congressman face to face?
(a) Bought him a drink.
(b) Caned him.
(c) Punched him in the face.
(d) Apologized.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name of the soldier Houston tried to recruit?

3. How many soldiers were left at the fort?

4. Who served as the Secretary of State in that administration?

5. Houston decided to play the U.S. against _____ in order to make both sides want to take over Texas.

(see the answer key)

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