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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the first name of Houston's father?
(a) Benjamin.
(b) Roger.
(c) Samuel.
(d) Andrew.

2. Which of the following left the expedition to return to the fort?
(a) Fannin.
(b) Austin.
(c) Bowie.
(d) Johnson.

3. On what holiday were Fannin and his men executed?
(a) Fourth of July.
(b) Christmas Eve.
(c) Palm Sunday.
(d) Valentine's Day.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. The challenge came via a:

2. The Law of April 6, 1830 also imposed duties on ________.

3. What word is used to mean incompetence?

4. During the bitter presidential campaign Houston and a presidential partisan participated in which activity?

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

(see the answer key)

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