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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 grandfather?
(a) Richard.
(b) Samuel.
(c) William.
(d) John.

2. 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) Exile.
(c) Expatriate.
(d) Escape.

3. What was the name of Houston's new drinking buddy and travel companion?
(a) Haralson.
(b) Harley.
(c) Henderson.
(d) Harrelson.

4. Who was elected to be president amidst a deadlock in the House?
(a) Adams.
(b) Monroe.
(c) Madison.
(d) Jackson.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what year was Houston elected to the House of Representatives?

3. Where was the plantation located?

4. Houston came from a family of nine children. What was Houston's number in the order of birth?

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

(see the answer key)

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