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

2. Who lived fairly close to Houston at this time?
(a) Turnbull.
(b) Jackson.
(c) Trimble.
(d) Calhoun.

3. In what year was Sam Houston born?
(a) 1811.
(b) 1793.
(c) 1803.
(d) 1788.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Houston worked for Jackson in which unofficial capacity?

2. Where was the plantation located?

3. What was the name of Jackson's wife?

4. Houston's next move was to which Tennessee town/city?

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

(see the answer key)

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