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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the plantation owned by the grandfather?
(a) Timber Ridge.
(b) River Valley.
(c) Tumbler Hill.
(d) Mountain Pass.

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

3. How long did it take Houston to get his license?
(a) 12 months.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 9 months.

4. What was the name of Houston's young wife?
(a) Eliza.
(b) Anne.
(c) Mary.
(d) Susan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the first name of Houston's father?

2. Who was elected to be president amidst a deadlock in the House?

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

4. Houston was ____ years older than his wife.

5. In 1819, Houston was awarded which prestigious job?

(see the answer key)

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