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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What important position was held by John Calhoun?
(a) Secretary of War.
(b) Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
(c) Vice President.
(d) Speaker of the House.

3. Who lived fairly close to Houston at this time?
(a) Calhoun.
(b) Trimble.
(c) Turnbull.
(d) Jackson.

4. What was the name of Jackson's wife?
(a) Alice.
(b) Mary.
(c) Rachel.
(d) Antoinette.

5. Houston's next move was to which Tennessee town/city?
(a) Nashville.
(b) Knoxville.
(c) Bristol.
(d) Lebanon.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Austin traveled to central Mexico to meet with the acting president of Mexico Gomez ____.

4. Houston was ____ years older than his wife.

5. How long did it take Houston to get his license?

(see the answer key)

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