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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year was Andrew Jackson elected President?
(a) 1828.
(b) 1830.
(c) 1834.
(d) 1826.

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

3. What is the name of the town in which Houston opened a school?
(a) Rutherfordton.
(b) Maryville.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Baltimore.

4. What was the name of Houston's young wife?
(a) Anne.
(b) Mary.
(c) Susan.
(d) Eliza.

5. Who was the man that was Speaker of the House and later appointed as the Secretary of State?
(a) Houston.
(b) Monroe.
(c) Clay.
(d) Jackson.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was the name of the woman with whom Houston had a secret relationship?

3. Houston came from a family of nine children. What was Houston's number in the order of birth?

4. What was the first name of Houston's father?

5. In what year was Houston elected to the House of Representatives?

(see the answer key)

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