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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Houston's family came from which state?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) Tennessee.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Texas.

2. What was the name of the woman with whom Houston had a secret relationship?
(a) Cartwright.
(b) Carter.
(c) Campbell.
(d) Carmichael.

3. Who was elected to be president amidst a deadlock in the House?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Madison.
(c) Adams.
(d) Monroe.

4. Sam Houston joined which branch of the military?
(a) Coast Guard.
(b) Navy.
(c) Infantry.
(d) Militia.

5. What important position was held by John Calhoun?
(a) Secretary of War.
(b) Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
(c) Vice President.
(d) Speaker of the House.

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?

2. What was the name of Houston's young wife?

3. Sam Houston was descended from which group of immigrants?

4. In what year was Sam Houston born?

5. In 1827, Houston campaigned for and won which office in the Tennessee government?

(see the answer key)

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