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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of Jackson's wife?
(a) Alice.
(b) Rachel.
(c) Antoinette.
(d) Mary.

2. What was the first name of Houston's father?
(a) Benjamin.
(b) Roger.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Samuel.

3. Houston was ____ years older than his wife.
(a) 19.
(b) 13.
(c) 18.
(d) 15.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Sam Houston joined which branch of the military?

2. What was the name of the plantation owned by the grandfather?

3. In 1827, Houston campaigned for and won which office in the Tennessee government?

4. The father held which rank in the Revolutionary Army?

5. How long did it take Houston to get his license?

(see the answer key)

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