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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What derogatory nickname was given to Houston by the Cherokee?
(a) Lying Thief.
(b) Foolish Man.
(c) Drunken Slob.
(d) Big Drunk.

2. What was the name of the Mexican general defeated by the militia?
(a) Ramirez.
(b) Farias.
(c) Lopez.
(d) Cos.

3. On what holiday were Fannin and his men executed?
(a) Palm Sunday.
(b) Fourth of July.
(c) Valentine's Day.
(d) Christmas Eve.

4. How many soldiers were left at the fort?
(a) 165.
(b) 80.
(c) 120.
(d) 130.

5. The Compromise of 1850 was presented by which political heavyweight?
(a) Monroe.
(b) Tyler.
(c) Clay.
(d) Polk.

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston decided to play the U.S. against _____ in order to make both sides want to take over Texas.

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

3. One of the grievances Houston would address was the fact that the government wanted to pay the Indians in paper money rather than:

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

5. Who questioned Houston's loyalties?

(see the answer key)

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