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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the grievances Houston would address was the fact that the government wanted to pay the Indians in paper money rather than:
(a) Gold.
(b) Silver.
(c) Freedom.
(d) Land.

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

3. What was the first name of Houston's grandfather?
(a) John.
(b) Richard.
(c) William.
(d) Samuel.

4. What major exam did Houston pass with the help of his mentor?
(a) Federal agent application exam.
(b) LSAT.
(c) Medical licensing.
(d) Bar.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Sam Houston was descended from which group of immigrants?

2. What subject did Houston want to study at a "proper" academy?

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

4. Sam became friends with people from which tribe?

5. What was the first name of Houston's father?

(see the answer key)

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