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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What important position was held by John Calhoun?
(a) Speaker of the House.
(b) Secretary of War.
(c) Vice President.
(d) Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.

2. What was the name of the plantation owned by the grandfather?
(a) River Valley.
(b) Mountain Pass.
(c) Tumbler Hill.
(d) Timber Ridge.

3. What was the first name of Houston's father?
(a) Benjamin.
(b) Roger.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Samuel.

4. What item did Houston begin to carry with him in town?
(a) Bayonet.
(b) Bow and arrow.
(c) Hickory cane.
(d) Dueling pistol.

5. Who was the man that was Speaker of the House and later appointed as the Secretary of State?
(a) Houston.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Monroe.
(d) Clay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the plantation located?

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

3. What was the name of Houston's young wife?

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

5. What did Houston do when he met the Congressman face to face?

(see the answer key)

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