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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Houston was forced to relocate to which area?
(a) Neosho.
(b) San Antonio.
(c) Rio Grande.
(d) Washington-on-the-Brazos.

2. Houston rode to ____ to attempt to head off and halt the expedition team.
(a) Refugio.
(b) Sunshine Hill.
(c) Bucksnort.
(d) Indianola.

3. Who was the man that was Speaker of the House and later appointed as the Secretary of State?
(a) Houston.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Clay.
(d) Monroe.

4. 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) Abandonment.
(d) Exile.

5. Houston set up headquarters in what area?
(a) Austin.
(b) San Felipe.
(c) San Antonio.
(d) Washington-on-the-Brazos.

Short Answer Questions

1. Many people wanted Santa Anna's head on a platter for his involvement in the massacre at the Alamo and at ______.

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

3. Houston was asked to meet with the leader of which tribe?

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

5. What derogatory nickname was given to Houston by the Cherokee?

(see the answer key)

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