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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The militia left a small group of soldiers at which fort?
(a) Fort Sumter.
(b) Fort Erie.
(c) Alamo.
(d) Rio Grande.

3. What was the name of the Congressman?
(a) Standish.
(b) Stanford.
(c) Stanley.
(d) Stanbery.

4. In what year was Sam Houston born?
(a) 1788.
(b) 1811.
(c) 1793.
(d) 1803.

5. What Indian word did Houston use to mean "house?"
(a) Wigwam.
(b) Lean-to.
(c) Teepee.
(d) Shanty.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1819, Houston was awarded which prestigious job?

2. Where was the plantation located?

3. Houston married a half-Cherokee named:

4. During Houston's confrontation with Santa Anna, 630 Mexicans were killed and ____ were captured.

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

(see the answer key)

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