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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Houston do after his term expired?
(a) Ran for the Senate.
(b) Went back to school.
(c) Moved to Arkansas.
(d) Opened a law practice.

3. Texans were especially worried about the _____ in the Mexican government.
(a) Election process.
(b) Instability.
(c) Corruption.
(d) Disorganization.

4. Who was responsible for starting a skirmish with the Indian allies?
(a) Bowie.
(b) Farias.
(c) Montrose.
(d) Cordova.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which city did Houston to travel to in order to have an ankle operation?

3. Houston's family came from which state?

4. What was the name of the soldier Houston tried to recruit?

5. Who was the representative of the "Peace Party?"

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