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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Houston came from a family of nine children. What was Houston's number in the order of birth?
(a) 5.
(b) 6.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

2. Houston had a breakdown and left home. What is the word meaning to leave home and not return for a period of time?
(a) Exile.
(b) Abandonment.
(c) Expatriate.
(d) Escape.

3. The couple had a son, Sam, Jr. who was born on May 25, _____.
(a) 1841.
(b) 1843.
(c) 1845.
(d) 1842.

4. Who was the representative of the "War Hawks?"
(a) Edwards.
(b) Smith.
(c) Wharton.
(d) James.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite Houston's efforts to quash another expedition, Lamar wanted to send an expedition to _____.

2. People tried to smuggle documents from Austin to Houston which created what was known as the _______ War.

3. Sam Houston became friends with _____, a future president.

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

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

(see the answer key)

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