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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Houston received an appointment to serve as a _____ in the Tennessee militia.
(a) Colonel.
(b) Major.
(c) General.
(d) Captain.

2. How long did it take Houston to get his license?
(a) 12 months.
(b) 9 months.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 3 months.

3. What was the first name of Houston's grandfather?
(a) William.
(b) Samuel.
(c) John.
(d) Richard.

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

5. In 1827, Houston campaigned for and won which office in the Tennessee government?
(a) Governor.
(b) Attorney General.
(c) Secretary of State.
(d) Secretary of the Treasury.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who served as Houston's mentor in law?

2. Sam Houston was descended from which group of immigrants?

3. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?

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

5. Sam Houston became friends with _____, a future president.

(see the answer key)

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