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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the land development with which Houston was involved?
(a) Smithfield.
(b) Jackson Terrace.
(c) Sabine City.
(d) Houston Heights.

2. Who won the election?
(a) Bowie.
(b) Smith.
(c) Austin.
(d) Houston.

3. What was the surname of the brothers responsible for declaring Texas as its own sovereign nation?
(a) Prentiss.
(b) Edwards.
(c) Hayden.
(d) Marks.

4. What word is used to describe Burnet's government at the time?
(a) Stoic.
(b) Rigid.
(c) Orderly.
(d) Chaotic.

5. In 1819, Houston was awarded which prestigious job?
(a) Majority Whip.
(b) Senior Senator.
(c) Attorney General.
(d) Speaker of the House.

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston came from a family of nine children. What was Houston's number in the order of birth?

2. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?

3. Sam Houston joined which branch of the military?

4. What type of business did Houston open in Arkansas?

5. Who lived fairly close to Houston at this time?

(see the answer key)

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