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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What word is used to mean incompetence?
(a) Disorganization.
(b) Ineptitude.
(c) Instability.
(d) Feeble-minded.

5. Which of the important leaders died suddenly?
(a) Johnson.
(b) Austin.
(c) Santa Anna.
(d) Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. The act caused a great spike in Texas' _____.

2. Who was responsible for starting a skirmish with the Indian allies?

3. Houston was forced to relocate to which area?

4. Houston set up headquarters in what area?

5. What was the name of Houston's new drinking buddy and travel companion?

(see the answer key)

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