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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the town in which Houston opened a school?
(a) Baltimore.
(b) Rutherfordton.
(c) Maryville.
(d) Jackson.

2. In 1829, Houston became a member of which group?
(a) Bar Association.
(b) Sierra Club.
(c) Cherokee.
(d) Governors Association.

3. Houston received an appointment to serve as a _____ in the Tennessee militia.
(a) Major.
(b) Captain.
(c) General.
(d) Colonel.

4. In 1827, Houston campaigned for and won which office in the Tennessee government?
(a) Governor.
(b) Secretary of State.
(c) Attorney General.
(d) Secretary of the Treasury.

5. What famous act was passed in 1825 by the Mexican government?
(a) Colonization Act.
(b) Annexation Act.
(c) Immmigration Act.
(d) Transportation Act.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. The father held which rank in the Revolutionary Army?

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

5. Houston was ____ years older than his wife.

(see the answer key)

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