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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1829, Houston became a member of which group?
(a) Bar Association.
(b) Cherokee.
(c) Sierra Club.
(d) Governors Association.

2. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?
(a) Treasurer.
(b) Campaign manager.
(c) Partner.
(d) Assistant.

3. The father held which rank in the Revolutionary Army?
(a) Captain.
(b) Colonel.
(c) Major.
(d) General.

4. What derogatory nickname was given to Houston by the Cherokee?
(a) Drunken Slob.
(b) Lying Thief.
(c) Big Drunk.
(d) Foolish Man.

5. Sam Houston became friends with _____, a future president.
(a) Abraham Lincoln.
(b) Andrew Jackson.
(c) Thomas Jefferson.
(d) John Quincy Adams.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the plantation located?

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

3. The legislation that caused the problem dealt with which of the following?

4. Houston married a half-Cherokee named:

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

(see the answer key)

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