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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What was the name of the woman with whom Houston had a secret relationship?
(a) Campbell.
(b) Carmichael.
(c) Carter.
(d) Cartwright.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1819, Houston was awarded which prestigious job?

2. In which year did Sam Houston resign from military service?

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

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

5. What subject did Houston want to study at a "proper" academy?

(see the answer key)

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