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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was the name of Houston's new drinking buddy and travel companion?
(a) Henderson.
(b) Harley.
(c) Harrelson.
(d) Haralson.

3. The Mexicans claimed that the true border between Texas and Mexico was the _______.
(a) Grand Canyon.
(b) Blue Ridge Mountains.
(c) Rio Grande.
(d) Colorado River.

4. Houston was asked to meet with the leader of which tribe?
(a) Comanche.
(b) Apache.
(c) Lakota.
(d) Cherokee.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Houston set up headquarters in what area?

3. What was the name of the other party involved in the questionable legislation?

4. Where did Houston travel to promote the land development?

5. Houston was ____ years older than his wife.

(see the answer key)

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