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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. In what year was Sam Houston born?
(a) 1811.
(b) 1788.
(c) 1803.
(d) 1793.

5. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?
(a) Treasurer.
(b) Partner.
(c) Assistant.
(d) Campaign manager.

Short Answer Questions

1. What derogatory nickname was given to Houston by the Cherokee?

2. Sam became friends with people from which tribe?

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

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

5. The challenge came via a:

(see the answer key)

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