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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was Andrew Jackson elected President?
(a) 1828.
(b) 1834.
(c) 1826.
(d) 1830.

2. What subject did Houston want to study at a "proper" academy?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) English.
(c) Engineering.
(d) Medicine.

3. In 1827, Houston campaigned for and won which office in the Tennessee government?
(a) Secretary of the Treasury.
(b) Secretary of State.
(c) Attorney General.
(d) Governor.

4. Sam Houston joined which branch of the military?
(a) Militia.
(b) Coast Guard.
(c) Infantry.
(d) Navy.

5. In what year was Sam Houston born?
(a) 1811.
(b) 1793.
(c) 1788.
(d) 1803.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name of the Congressman?

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

4. What was the name of Houston's new drinking buddy and travel companion?

5. The father held which rank in the Revolutionary Army?

(see the answer key)

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