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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In 1819, Houston was awarded which prestigious job?
(a) Speaker of the House.
(b) Majority Whip.
(c) Senior Senator.
(d) Attorney General.

4. In what year was Houston elected to the House of Representatives?
(a) 1833.
(b) 1829.
(c) 1826.
(d) 1823.

5. Sam Houston was descended from which group of immigrants?
(a) Scottish-Irish.
(b) French.
(c) British.
(d) Spanish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston was ____ years older than his wife.

2. Sam became friends with people from which tribe?

3. Houston had a breakdown and left home. What is the word meaning to leave home and not return for a period of time?

4. During the bitter presidential campaign Houston and a presidential partisan participated in which activity?

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

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