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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the position that Houston offered to the soldier?
(a) Inspector General.
(b) Sergeant Major.
(c) Secretary of State.
(d) General of the Infantry.

3. Many people wanted Santa Anna's head on a platter for his involvement in the massacre at the Alamo and at ______.
(a) Washington-on-the-Bravos.
(b) Velasco.
(c) San Jacinto.
(d) Goliad.

4. What did Houston do when he met the Congressman face to face?
(a) Punched him in the face.
(b) Apologized.
(c) Caned him.
(d) Bought him a drink.

5. One of the grievances Houston would address was the fact that the government wanted to pay the Indians in paper money rather than:
(a) Silver.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Gold.
(d) Land.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did it take Houston to get his license?

2. What major exam did Houston pass with the help of his mentor?

3. What important position was held by John Calhoun?

4. In what year was Houston challenged by a Congressman?

5. What were issued to some of the more hot-headed soldiers in the army?

(see the answer key)

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