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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sam Houston became friends with _____, a future president.
(a) Thomas Jefferson.
(b) Abraham Lincoln.
(c) Andrew Jackson.
(d) John Quincy Adams.

2. Which Revolution took place in Texas in 1826?
(a) Colonization.
(b) Austin.
(c) Fredonian.
(d) Houston.

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

4. What item did Houston begin to carry with him in town?
(a) Bayonet.
(b) Bow and arrow.
(c) Dueling pistol.
(d) Hickory cane.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year was Houston elected to the House of Representatives?

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

3. Where was the plantation located?

4. Who was the man that was Speaker of the House and later appointed as the Secretary of State?

5. Houston had a breakdown and left home. What is the word meaning to leave home and not return for a period of time?

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