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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Indian word did Houston use to mean "house?"
(a) Teepee.
(b) Shanty.
(c) Lean-to.
(d) Wigwam.

2. What was Houston's drink of choice?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Beer.
(c) Scotch.
(d) Bourbon.

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

4. What was the name of the act that determined slavery should be forbidden in any state taken from Mexico?
(a) The Great Compromise.
(b) Anson Upshur Act.
(c) Mexican Manifesto.
(d) Wilmot Proviso.

5. What word is used to mean incompetence?
(a) Feeble-minded.
(b) Instability.
(c) Disorganization.
(d) Ineptitude.

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston became concerned regarding the territory known as ______.

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

3. The provisional government was upset with Houston and believed he was being ____.

4. Houston set up headquarters in what area?

5. Houston was forced to relocate to which area?

(see the answer key)

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