View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of business did Houston open in Arkansas?
(a) Tour guide service.
(b) Trading post.
(c) Law practice.
(d) Lumber mill.

3. The legislation that caused the problem dealt with which of the following?
(a) Surveying.
(b) Indian rations.
(c) Political parties.
(d) Payment for services rendered.

4. Houston was ____ years older than his wife.
(a) 15.
(b) 13.
(c) 19.
(d) 18.

5. Where was the plantation located?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) Texas.

Short Answer Questions

1. The father held which rank in the Revolutionary Army?

2. What was Houston's drink of choice?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 149 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample