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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What item did Houston begin to carry with him in town?
(a) Bow and arrow.
(b) Dueling pistol.
(c) Bayonet.
(d) Hickory cane.

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

5. Houston was forced to relocate to which area?
(a) Rio Grande.
(b) Washington-on-the-Brazos.
(c) Neosho.
(d) San Antonio.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The militia planned to make a pillage run into which Mexican town/city?

3. Who was the governor of Texas during this time period?

4. What derogatory nickname was given to Houston by the Cherokee?

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

(see the answer key)

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