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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who did Houston meet in this new town?
(a) Bradburn.
(b) Santa Anna.
(c) Prentiss.
(d) Bowie.

3. Sam Houston joined which branch of the military?
(a) Infantry.
(b) Navy.
(c) Militia.
(d) Coast Guard.

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

5. During the bitter presidential campaign Houston and a presidential partisan participated in which activity?
(a) Chess game.
(b) Duel.
(c) Card game.
(d) Boxing match.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What derogatory nickname was given to Houston by the Cherokee?

3. Houston settled near which river?

4. The militia left a small group of soldiers at which fort?

5. What was the name of the other party involved in the questionable legislation?

(see the answer key)

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