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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) Lean-to.
(b) Wigwam.
(c) Teepee.
(d) Shanty.

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

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

4. After the governor was deposed and eventually left office, who acted as president?
(a) James.
(b) Burnet.
(c) Harris.
(d) Johnson.

5. Houston had a breakdown and left home. What is the word meaning to leave home and not return for a period of time?
(a) Abandonment.
(b) Exile.
(c) Expatriate.
(d) Escape.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name of the other party involved in the questionable legislation?

3. What was Houston's drink of choice?

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

5. What was the length of Houston's term as president?

(see the answer key)

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