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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Houston was gravely concerned over which of the following?
(a) Establishing a government seat.
(b) Debt.
(c) Traveling to Washington, DC.
(d) The border with Mexico.

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

4. What were issued to some of the more hot-headed soldiers in the army?
(a) New assignments.
(b) Promotions.
(c) Furloughs.
(d) Government positions.

5. Where were the treaties signed?
(a) Austin.
(b) Mexico City.
(c) Matamoros.
(d) Velasco.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Houston challenged by a Congressman?

2. What word is used to mean incompetence?

3. Who was the representative of the "Peace Party?"

4. Burnet signed ___ treaties with Santa Anna.

5. What was the position that Houston offered to the soldier?

(see the answer key)

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