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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the word used when Houston called the public to vote on a major issue?
(a) Referendum.
(b) Insurrection.
(c) Addendum.
(d) Appendix.

2. Who was the representative of the "Peace Party?"
(a) Smith.
(b) James.
(c) Wharton.
(d) Edwards.

3. The couple had a son, Sam, Jr. who was born on May 25, _____.
(a) 1842.
(b) 1845.
(c) 1841.
(d) 1843.

4. What is the name of the town in which Houston opened a school?
(a) Baltimore.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Maryville.
(d) Rutherfordton.

5. What were issued to some of the more hot-headed soldiers in the army?
(a) Furloughs.
(b) New assignments.
(c) Promotions.
(d) Government positions.

Short Answer Questions

1. The volunteer militia, under the direction of Stephen Austin, took which city?

2. Houston continued to preach against which of the following?

3. Houston was ____ years older than his wife.

4. What was the name of the general commissioned by the Mexican government to survey Texas?

5. Houston was unforgiving because the man had wounded his _____.

(see the answer key)

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