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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 name of Houston's new drinking buddy and travel companion?
(a) Haralson.
(b) Harrelson.
(c) Henderson.
(d) Harley.

2. What major exam did Houston pass with the help of his mentor?
(a) Federal agent application exam.
(b) Medical licensing.
(c) Bar.
(d) LSAT.

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

4. In what year was Houston challenged by a Congressman?
(a) 1829.
(b) 1830.
(c) 1832.
(d) 1831.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Houston was ____ years older than his wife.

3. In what year was Sam Houston born?

4. What important position was held by John Calhoun?

5. In 1827, Houston campaigned for and won which office in the Tennessee government?

(see the answer key)

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