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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Sam Houston joined which branch of the military?
(a) Infantry.
(b) Navy.
(c) Coast Guard.
(d) Militia.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What important position was held by John Calhoun?

2. What major event happened to the father in 1806?

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

4. What Indian word did Houston use to mean "house?"

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

(see the answer key)

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