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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who served as the Secretary of State in that administration?
(a) Ewing.
(b) Smith.
(c) Bertrand.
(d) Upshur.

2. Houston learned that Lamar had reneged on turning over promised _____.
(a) Jobs.
(b) Land.
(c) Food.
(d) Funds.

3. Part of Houston's plan was to remain cautious and _____.
(a) Dishonest.
(b) Sneaky.
(c) Removed.
(d) Noncommittal.

4. After the governor was deposed and eventually left office, who acted as president?
(a) Burnet.
(b) Johnson.
(c) James.
(d) Harris.

5. What Indian word did Houston use to mean "house?"
(a) Teepee.
(b) Wigwam.
(c) Shanty.
(d) Lean-to.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the land development with which Houston was involved?

2. Where Houston's main supporter die in a freak accident?

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

4. What was the name of Jackson's wife?

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

(see the answer key)

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