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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In which year did Sam Houston resign from military service?
(a) 1824.
(b) 1831.
(c) 1818.
(d) 1815.

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

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

5. What was the name of the Congressman?
(a) Stanbery.
(b) Stanford.
(c) Standish.
(d) Stanley.

Short Answer Questions

1. The challenge came via a:

2. In what year was Houston elected to the House of Representatives?

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

4. Sam became friends with people from which tribe?

5. What was Houston's drink of choice?

(see the answer key)

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