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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sam Houston joined which branch of the military?
(a) Coast Guard.
(b) Militia.
(c) Navy.
(d) Infantry.

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

3. What was the name of the plantation owned by the grandfather?
(a) River Valley.
(b) Mountain Pass.
(c) Timber Ridge.
(d) Tumbler Hill.

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

5. Who served as Houston's mentor in law?
(a) Turnbull.
(b) Trundle.
(c) Thompson.
(d) Trimble.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was elected to be president amidst a deadlock in the House?

2. What subject did Houston want to study at a "proper" academy?

3. Houston was ____ years older than his wife.

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

5. Where did Houston go to meet up with old friends?

(see the answer key)

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