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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Goliad.
(d) San Jacinto.

2. In what year was Andrew Jackson elected President?
(a) 1828.
(b) 1826.
(c) 1830.
(d) 1834.

3. Who lived fairly close to Houston at this time?
(a) Turnbull.
(b) Calhoun.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Trimble.

4. What was the name of the act that determined slavery should be forbidden in any state taken from Mexico?
(a) Anson Upshur Act.
(b) The Great Compromise.
(c) Mexican Manifesto.
(d) Wilmot Proviso.

5. What derogatory nickname was given to Houston by the Cherokee?
(a) Foolish Man.
(b) Drunken Slob.
(c) Lying Thief.
(d) Big Drunk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Houston's new drinking buddy and travel companion?

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

3. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?

4. The Mexicans claimed that the true border between Texas and Mexico was the _______.

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

(see the answer key)

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