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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Houston set up headquarters in what area?
(a) San Felipe.
(b) Washington-on-the-Brazos.
(c) Austin.
(d) San Antonio.

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

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

4. Houston decided to play the U.S. against _____ in order to make both sides want to take over Texas.
(a) France.
(b) Great Britain.
(c) Spain.
(d) Mexico.

5. Texas annexation was defeated in Congress in which year?
(a) 1846.
(b) 1842.
(c) 1848.
(d) 1844.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Houston rode to ____ to attempt to head off and halt the expedition team.

3. In what year was Houston challenged by a Congressman?

4. During Houston's confrontation with Santa Anna, 630 Mexicans were killed and ____ were captured.

5. What word is used to mean incompetence?

(see the answer key)

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