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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was Houston elected to the House of Representatives?
(a) 1829.
(b) 1833.
(c) 1826.
(d) 1823.

2. A town was created in honor of the new president. What was the name of the town?
(a) Houston.
(b) Bowie Town.
(c) Smithfield.
(d) Austin.

3. Austin traveled to central Mexico to meet with the acting president of Mexico Gomez ____.
(a) Addams.
(b) Lynch.
(c) Garcia.
(d) Farias.

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

5. What was the cause of death?
(a) Pneumonia.
(b) Stroke.
(c) Food poisoning.
(d) Heart attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston received an appointment to serve as a _____ in the Tennessee militia.

2. In what month did Houston return to Texas?

3. Where were the treaties signed?

4. What was the name of the woman with whom Houston had a secret relationship?

5. The United States finally recognized Texas as a_____.

(see the answer key)

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