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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the surname of the brothers responsible for declaring Texas as its own sovereign nation?
(a) Prentiss.
(b) Hayden.
(c) Marks.
(d) Edwards.

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

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

4. What derogatory nickname was given to Houston by the Cherokee?
(a) Drunken Slob.
(b) Lying Thief.
(c) Foolish Man.
(d) Big Drunk.

5. What was the name of Houston's new drinking buddy and travel companion?
(a) Henderson.
(b) Haralson.
(c) Harrelson.
(d) Harley.

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

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

8. Who served as Houston's mentor in law?
(a) Trundle.
(b) Thompson.
(c) Turnbull.
(d) Trimble.

9. Houston set up headquarters in what area?
(a) Austin.
(b) San Felipe.
(c) Washington-on-the-Brazos.
(d) San Antonio.

10. Houston settled near which river?
(a) Neosho.
(b) Nina.
(c) Nashua.
(d) Norfolk.

11. There were many cultural differences between the Anglo Texans and the ______.
(a) Americans.
(b) Tejanos.
(c) Mexicans.
(d) Gringos.

12. How many soldiers were left at the fort?
(a) 80.
(b) 165.
(c) 130.
(d) 120.

13. What was the name of the soldier Houston tried to recruit?
(a) Austin.
(b) Fannin.
(c) Bowie.
(d) Davis.

14. On what holiday were Fannin and his men executed?
(a) Fourth of July.
(b) Valentine's Day.
(c) Palm Sunday.
(d) Christmas Eve.

15. The volunteer militia, under the direction of Stephen Austin, took which city?
(a) San Jacinto.
(b) Forth Worth.
(c) Houston.
(d) San Antonio.

Short Answer Questions

1. What Indian word did Houston use to mean "house?"

2. In 1829, Houston became a member of which group?

3. What famous act was passed in 1825 by the Mexican government?

4. What major exam did Houston pass with the help of his mentor?

5. Sam became friends with people from which tribe?

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