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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Houston came from a family of nine children. What was Houston's number in the order of birth?
(a) 5.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

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

4. Sam Houston was descended from which group of immigrants?
(a) Spanish.
(b) Scottish-Irish.
(c) British.
(d) French.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of the town in which Houston opened a school?

3. In what year was Andrew Jackson elected President?

4. What was the name of Houston's young wife?

5. During the bitter presidential campaign Houston and a presidential partisan participated in which activity?

(see the answer key)

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