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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sam Houston was descended from which group of immigrants?
(a) French.
(b) British.
(c) Scottish-Irish.
(d) Spanish.

2. In what year was Houston challenged by a Congressman?
(a) 1830.
(b) 1831.
(c) 1832.
(d) 1829.

3. The volunteer militia, under the direction of Stephen Austin, took which city?
(a) Houston.
(b) San Jacinto.
(c) Forth Worth.
(d) San Antonio.

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

5. In what year was Houston elected to the House of Representatives?
(a) 1829.
(b) 1826.
(c) 1823.
(d) 1833.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Houston's young wife?

2. What was the name of the Mexican general defeated by the militia?

3. What is the name of the town in which Houston opened a school?

4. Who was elected to be president amidst a deadlock in the House?

5. In what year was Sam Houston born?

(see the answer key)

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