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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where was the plantation located?

3. Sam became friends with people from which tribe?

4. In what year was Houston challenged by a Congressman?

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

(see the answer key)

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