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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Houston settled near which river?
(a) Norfolk.
(b) Nashua.
(c) Nina.
(d) Neosho.

2. Who lived fairly close to Houston at this time?
(a) Turnbull.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Calhoun.
(d) Trimble.

3. In which state did Sam Houston live as a child?
(a) North Carolina.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Tennessee.

4. What did Houston do when he met the Congressman face to face?
(a) Apologized.
(b) Bought him a drink.
(c) Punched him in the face.
(d) Caned him.

5. Where did Houston go to meet up with old friends?
(a) Washington, DC.
(b) Arkansas.
(c) Texas.
(d) Tennessee.

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston's family came from which state?

2. What was the name of the other party involved in the questionable legislation?

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

4. The challenge came via a:

5. How long did it take Houston to get his license?

(see the answer key)

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