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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Houston's family came from which state?
(a) Texas.
(b) Tennessee.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Pennsylvania.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who lived fairly close to Houston at this time?

3. Who was elected to be president amidst a deadlock in the House?

4. Houston's next move was to which Tennessee town/city?

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

(see the answer key)

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