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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where Houston's main supporter die in a freak accident?
(a) At his home.
(b) In his car.
(c) In an Indian raid.
(d) Aboard a warship.

2. What was the first name of Houston's grandfather?
(a) Richard.
(b) William.
(c) John.
(d) Samuel.

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

4. Houston was gravely concerned over which of the following?
(a) Establishing a government seat.
(b) Debt.
(c) Traveling to Washington, DC.
(d) The border with Mexico.

5. What was the name of the Commodore in charge of the Texas navy?
(a) Davis.
(b) Johnson.
(c) Moore.
(d) Irwin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is used to describe Burnet's government at the time?

2. When Houston returned to Texas he discovered that he had been elected to which of the following?

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

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

5. What was the name of the town created by Stephen Austin?

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