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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was elected to be president amidst a deadlock in the House?
(a) Adams.
(b) Monroe.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Madison.

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

3. Houston set up headquarters in what area?
(a) Austin.
(b) Washington-on-the-Brazos.
(c) San Antonio.
(d) San Felipe.

4. During Houston's confrontation with Santa Anna, 630 Mexicans were killed and ____ were captured.
(a) 529.
(b) 451.
(c) 730.
(d) 223.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. On what holiday were Fannin and his men executed?

3. Which man was one of the leading forces in creating this act?

4. What subject did Houston want to study at a "proper" academy?

5. Sam Houston joined which branch of the military?

(see the answer key)

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