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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In 1827, Houston campaigned for and won which office in the Tennessee government?
(a) Governor.
(b) Secretary of the Treasury.
(c) Attorney General.
(d) Secretary of State.

4. What was the name of the other party involved in the questionable legislation?
(a) Henderson.
(b) Eaton.
(c) Milton.
(d) Anderson.

5. What was Houston's drink of choice?
(a) Beer.
(b) Bourbon.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Scotch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston received an appointment to serve as a _____ in the Tennessee militia.

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

3. In which state did Sam Houston live as a child?

4. What was the name of Jackson's wife?

5. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?

(see the answer key)

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