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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The legislation that caused the problem dealt with which of the following?
(a) Political parties.
(b) Indian rations.
(c) Payment for services rendered.
(d) Surveying.

2. Houston was forced to flee to the ________ earning him mockery from the new president.
(a) Gulf of Mexico.
(b) Cold Creek River.
(c) Colorado River.
(d) Pacific Ocean.

3. What was the surname of the brothers responsible for declaring Texas as its own sovereign nation?
(a) Prentiss.
(b) Marks.
(c) Edwards.
(d) Hayden.

4. Who lived fairly close to Houston at this time?
(a) Trimble.
(b) Turnbull.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Calhoun.

5. Who was responsible for starting a skirmish with the Indian allies?
(a) Cordova.
(b) Bowie.
(c) Farias.
(d) Montrose.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Indian word did Houston use to mean "house?"

2. Who served as Houston's mentor in law?

3. The act caused a great spike in Texas' _____.

4. Who was elected to be president amidst a deadlock in the House?

5. Who did Houston meet in this new town?

(see the answer key)

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