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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 name of the woman with whom Houston had a secret relationship?
(a) Carter.
(b) Campbell.
(c) Cartwright.
(d) Carmichael.

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

3. Houston's next move was to which Tennessee town/city?
(a) Knoxville.
(b) Nashville.
(c) Lebanon.
(d) Bristol.

4. The legislation that caused the problem dealt with which of the following?
(a) Surveying.
(b) Political parties.
(c) Indian rations.
(d) Payment for services rendered.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In which state did Sam Houston live as a child?

2. What was the name of the plantation owned by the grandfather?

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

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

5. Houston's family came from which state?

(see the answer key)

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