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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What subject did Houston want to study at a "proper" academy?
(a) Engineering.
(b) English.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Medicine.

2. What derogatory nickname was given to Houston by the Cherokee?
(a) Foolish Man.
(b) Drunken Slob.
(c) Lying Thief.
(d) Big Drunk.

3. What was the name of the general commissioned by the Mexican government to survey Texas?
(a) Wilson.
(b) Garcia.
(c) Teran.
(d) Davis.

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

5. Austin traveled to central Mexico to meet with the acting president of Mexico Gomez ____.
(a) Farias.
(b) Addams.
(c) Lynch.
(d) Garcia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What important position was held by John Calhoun?

2. What was the name of the town created by Stephen Austin?

3. Who did Houston meet in this new town?

4. In 1819, Houston was awarded which prestigious job?

5. What was the name of Jackson's wife?

(see the answer key)

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