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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the first name of Houston's grandfather?
(a) William.
(b) Samuel.
(c) John.
(d) Richard.

2. What was the name of Houston's young wife?
(a) Susan.
(b) Anne.
(c) Eliza.
(d) Mary.

3. In what year was Sam Houston born?
(a) 1811.
(b) 1803.
(c) 1793.
(d) 1788.

4. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?
(a) Partner.
(b) Assistant.
(c) Treasurer.
(d) Campaign manager.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Sam Houston was descended from which group of immigrants?

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

3. The father held which rank in the Revolutionary Army?

4. Houston's next move was to which Tennessee town/city?

5. What major exam did Houston pass with the help of his mentor?

(see the answer key)

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