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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In what year did Andrew Jackson die?
(a) 1844.
(b) 1845.
(c) 1843.
(d) 1841.

3. Which country owned Mexico in the 1820s?
(a) Mexico.
(b) Spain.
(c) U.S.
(d) Great Britain.

4. Burnet signed ___ treaties with Santa Anna.
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

5. During the bitter presidential campaign Houston and a presidential partisan participated in which activity?
(a) Boxing match.
(b) Chess game.
(c) Duel.
(d) Card game.

Short Answer Questions

1. Texas annexation was defeated in Congress in which year?

2. What Indian word did Houston use to mean "house?"

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

4. The challenge came via a:

5. Houston had a breakdown and left home. What is the word meaning to leave home and not return for a period of time?

(see the answer key)

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