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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?
(a) Assistant.
(b) Treasurer.
(c) Partner.
(d) Campaign manager.

2. What Indian word did Houston use to mean "house?"
(a) Shanty.
(b) Lean-to.
(c) Teepee.
(d) Wigwam.

3. The militia planned to make a pillage run into which Mexican town/city?
(a) Chihuahua.
(b) Matamoros.
(c) Taos.
(d) Mexico City.

4. Houston had a breakdown and left home. What is the word meaning to leave home and not return for a period of time?
(a) Expatriate.
(b) Abandonment.
(c) Escape.
(d) Exile.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the first name of Houston's grandfather?

2. The challenge came via a:

3. Texans were especially worried about the _____ in the Mexican government.

4. The father held which rank in the Revolutionary Army?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine Houston's relationship and agreement with James Prentiss.

2. What parties were involved in protecting the Alamo, discouraging the expedition, and defending the expedition?

3. Describe the events of the Alamo massacre and the birth of the famous "Remember the Alamo!" slogan.

4. Examine Houston's return to Tennessee and his new law career.

5. How were the colonists split regarding the stalemate between Texas and Mexico? Who was involved? What measures did Houston take to win in favor of Texas?

6. Discuss the confrontation between Houston and Congressman William Stanbery. What caused the confrontation? What was the outcome?

7. Who did Houston become romantically involved with in 1829? What was the nature of the relationship? How did it end?

8. Explain the confrontation between Austin and Mexican General Cos. What was the result of the conflict? What was Houston's opinion?

9. Where did Houston go after leaving Tennessee? Who was Houston's traveling companion?

10. Explain the Matamoros expedition, Houston's position, and the outcome of the plan.

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