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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the irony of Houston's defending the Northerner's rights to abolition?
(a) Houston disliked all Yankees.
(b) Houston opposed slavery except in the South.
(c) Houston owned slaves himself.
(d) Houston was a slave to the Cherokee.

2. John Quincey Adams' mother was fond of saying John had been groomed to do what?
(a) Become Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
(b) Uphold the American legal system.
(c) Become a Puritan minister.
(d) Write great books.

3. What did the historian Wharton say about Houston's courage as he fought against Texas' secession from the Union?
(a) Houston finally lost his courage and gave in to popular opinion.
(b) It took a thousand times more courage than charging up the hill at San Jacinto.
(c) No one paid any attention as Houston entered the Secessionist Convention.
(d) He relapsed into alcoholism and went back to the Cherokee.

4. What was Daniel Webster known for during his lifetime?
(a) As a writer of fiction.
(b) As a politician who opposed any kind of compromise.
(c) As a particularly eloquent speaker.
(d) As a squeaky voiced speaker.

5. Why was Norris' candidate for President unpopular in 1928?
(a) He was a Catholic.
(b) He wore a moustache.
(c) He was a Radical.
(d) He was a Socialist.

Short Answer Questions

1. Did Norris always oppose President Wilson's measures?

2. What high office did Lamar hold at the end of his career?

3. Which of the following public offices did John Quincey Adams NOT hold?

4. What does Kennedy see as Webster's moral flaw?

5. What Speaker of the House did Norris oppose to the chagrin of his party?

(see the answer key)

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