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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Houston do after his term expired?
(a) Moved to Arkansas.
(b) Went back to school.
(c) Opened a law practice.
(d) Ran for the Senate.

2. What was the capital of Texas at this time?
(a) San Antonio.
(b) Dallas.
(c) Fort Worth.
(d) Austin.

3. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?
(a) Assistant.
(b) Treasurer.
(c) Campaign manager.
(d) Partner.

4. What was the surname of the brothers responsible for declaring Texas as its own sovereign nation?
(a) Edwards.
(b) Prentiss.
(c) Marks.
(d) Hayden.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who took the man's place as the new Secretary of State?

2. What was the name of the act that determined slavery should be forbidden in any state taken from Mexico?

3. The militia left a small group of soldiers at which fort?

4. The Mexicans claimed that the true border between Texas and Mexico was the _______.

5. How old was the young woman when she met Houston?

(see the answer key)

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