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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Sam became friends with people from which tribe?
(a) Catawba.
(b) Apache.
(c) Cherokee.
(d) Lakota.

3. What Indian word did Houston use to mean "house?"
(a) Shanty.
(b) Wigwam.
(c) Teepee.
(d) Lean-to.

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

5. Houston came from a family of nine children. What was Houston's number in the order of birth?
(a) 1.
(b) 5.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the plantation located?

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

3. What item did Houston begin to carry with him in town?

4. What was the name of the Congressman?

5. Sam Houston joined which branch of the military?

(see the answer key)

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