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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What major exam did Houston pass with the help of his mentor?
(a) Federal agent application exam.
(b) Bar.
(c) LSAT.
(d) Medical licensing.

2. What was the first name of Houston's grandfather?
(a) William.
(b) John.
(c) Samuel.
(d) Richard.

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

4. What was the name of the woman with whom Houston had a secret relationship?
(a) Campbell.
(b) Carter.
(c) Cartwright.
(d) Carmichael.

5. The challenge came via a:
(a) Newspaper article.
(b) Town meeting.
(c) Campaign slogan.
(d) Public speech.

Short Answer Questions

1. What important position was held by John Calhoun?

2. Houston was ____ years older than his wife.

3. What was the surname of the brothers responsible for declaring Texas as its own sovereign nation?

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

5. Who was the representative of the "War Hawks?"

(see the answer key)

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