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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In 1819, Houston was awarded which prestigious job?
(a) Speaker of the House.
(b) Attorney General.
(c) Majority Whip.
(d) Senior Senator.

3. In which year did Sam Houston resign from military service?
(a) 1818.
(b) 1824.
(c) 1831.
(d) 1815.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In which state did Sam Houston live as a child?

3. Sam Houston joined which branch of the military?

4. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?

5. Houston was ____ years older than his wife.

(see the answer key)

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