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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sam Houston became friends with _____, a future president.
(a) Abraham Lincoln.
(b) Thomas Jefferson.
(c) Andrew Jackson.
(d) John Quincy Adams.

2. What major event happened to the father in 1806?
(a) He died.
(b) He joined the army.
(c) He moved to New England.
(d) He went bankrupt.

3. What did Houston do when he met the Congressman face to face?
(a) Bought him a drink.
(b) Punched him in the face.
(c) Apologized.
(d) Caned him.

4. The legislation that caused the problem dealt with which of the following?
(a) Payment for services rendered.
(b) Surveying.
(c) Political parties.
(d) Indian rations.

5. What was the first name of Houston's grandfather?
(a) William.
(b) John.
(c) Samuel.
(d) Richard.

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston was ____ years older than his wife.

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

3. Houston settled near which river?

4. What was the name of the woman with whom Houston had a secret relationship?

5. What Indian word did Houston use to mean "house?"

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