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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of business did Houston open in Arkansas?
(a) Lumber mill.
(b) Trading post.
(c) Tour guide service.
(d) Law practice.

3. After the governor was deposed and eventually left office, who acted as president?
(a) Burnet.
(b) James.
(c) Johnson.
(d) Harris.

4. The challenge came via a:
(a) Newspaper article.
(b) Town meeting.
(c) Campaign slogan.
(d) Public speech.

5. Houston rode to ____ to attempt to head off and halt the expedition team.
(a) Refugio.
(b) Bucksnort.
(c) Sunshine Hill.
(d) Indianola.

6. Houston's family came from which state?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) Texas.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Tennessee.

7. In 1819, Houston was awarded which prestigious job?
(a) Speaker of the House.
(b) Majority Whip.
(c) Senior Senator.
(d) Attorney General.

8. What was the name of the town created by Stephen Austin?
(a) San Marco de Austin.
(b) Alamo de Austin.
(c) San Felipe de Austin.
(d) Santa Anna de Austin.

9. What was the name of the other party involved in the questionable legislation?
(a) Henderson.
(b) Eaton.
(c) Anderson.
(d) Milton.

10. What was the name of the woman with whom Houston had a secret relationship?
(a) Cartwright.
(b) Carmichael.
(c) Campbell.
(d) Carter.

11. Which of the following left the expedition to return to the fort?
(a) Johnson.
(b) Bowie.
(c) Fannin.
(d) Austin.

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

13. Sam Houston joined which branch of the military?
(a) Coast Guard.
(b) Infantry.
(c) Militia.
(d) Navy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What famous act was passed in 1825 by the Mexican government?

2. What major event happened to the father in 1806?

3. What was the name of the plantation owned by the grandfather?

4. Houston was forced to flee to the ________ earning him mockery from the new president.

5. Houston married a half-Cherokee named:

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