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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of business did Houston open in Arkansas?
(a) Lumber mill.
(b) Law practice.
(c) Tour guide service.
(d) Trading post.

2. Where was the plantation located?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Texas.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) Georgia.

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

4. Houston's family came from which state?
(a) Virginia.
(b) Tennessee.
(c) Texas.
(d) Pennsylvania.

5. What was the name of the Congressman?
(a) Stanford.
(b) Standish.
(c) Stanbery.
(d) Stanley.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What was the name of Houston's new drinking buddy and travel companion?

5. In which state did Sam Houston live as a child?

(see the answer key)

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