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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did it take Houston to get his license?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 12 months.
(c) 9 months.
(d) 3 months.

2. What was the surname of the brothers responsible for declaring Texas as its own sovereign nation?
(a) Edwards.
(b) Hayden.
(c) Prentiss.
(d) Marks.

3. Which Revolution took place in Texas in 1826?
(a) Fredonian.
(b) Austin.
(c) Houston.
(d) Colonization.

4. Houston was forced to flee to the ________ earning him mockery from the new president.
(a) Cold Creek River.
(b) Gulf of Mexico.
(c) Colorado River.
(d) Pacific Ocean.

5. What was the position that Houston offered to the soldier?
(a) General of the Infantry.
(b) Sergeant Major.
(c) Secretary of State.
(d) Inspector General.

6. In 1829, Houston became a member of which group?
(a) Bar Association.
(b) Sierra Club.
(c) Governors Association.
(d) Cherokee.

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

8. What was the name of Houston's young wife?
(a) Eliza.
(b) Anne.
(c) Susan.
(d) Mary.

9. What item did Houston begin to carry with him in town?
(a) Bayonet.
(b) Dueling pistol.
(c) Hickory cane.
(d) Bow and arrow.

10. In which state did Sam Houston live as a child?
(a) North Carolina.
(b) Tennessee.
(c) Georgia.
(d) Virginia.

11. In what years did Mexico become a federal republic?
(a) 1824.
(b) 1826.
(c) 1822.
(d) 1827.

12. Who was the man that was Speaker of the House and later appointed as the Secretary of State?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Monroe.
(c) Clay.
(d) Houston.

13. The Law of April 6, 1830 also imposed duties on ________.
(a) Land deeds.
(b) Emigrants.
(c) Produce.
(d) Imports and exports.

14. What was Houston's drink of choice?
(a) Beer.
(b) Scotch.
(c) Whiskey.
(d) Bourbon.

15. What major event happened to the father in 1806?
(a) He went bankrupt.
(b) He joined the army.
(c) He moved to New England.
(d) He died.

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?

2. What important position was held by John Calhoun?

3. Houston had a breakdown and left home. What is the word meaning to leave home and not return for a period of time?

4. Houston was ____ years older than his wife.

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

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