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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Houston go to meet up with old friends?
(a) Arkansas.
(b) Texas.
(c) Washington, DC.
(d) Tennessee.

2. What was the name of the town created by Stephen Austin?
(a) San Marco de Austin.
(b) Santa Anna de Austin.
(c) Alamo de Austin.
(d) San Felipe de Austin.

3. What major event happened to the father in 1806?
(a) He joined the army.
(b) He moved to New England.
(c) He went bankrupt.
(d) He died.

4. Sam Houston was descended from which group of immigrants?
(a) French.
(b) Scottish-Irish.
(c) British.
(d) Spanish.

5. How long did it take Houston to get his license?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 12 months.
(d) 9 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item did Houston begin to carry with him in town?

2. Houston settled near which river?

3. In 1829, Houston became a member of which group?

4. What was Houston's drink of choice?

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

(see the answer key)

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