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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the first name of Houston's father?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Benjamin.
(c) Samuel.
(d) Roger.

2. Who served as Houston's mentor in law?
(a) Turnbull.
(b) Trundle.
(c) Trimble.
(d) Thompson.

3. In what year was Houston elected to the House of Representatives?
(a) 1833.
(b) 1826.
(c) 1823.
(d) 1829.

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

5. What was the name of the Congressman?
(a) Stanford.
(b) Stanbery.
(c) Standish.
(d) Stanley.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Houston go to meet up with old friends?

2. In 1819, Houston was awarded which prestigious job?

3. Who was the man that was Speaker of the House and later appointed as the Secretary of State?

4. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?

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

(see the answer key)

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