Newspaper Week 28 Quiz

Which Texan should be placed in the empty box?

• Adina de Zavala

• Clara Driscoll

• Barbara Jordan

• Ann Richards

Read the passage: “Sam Houston”

Houston was adopted by the Cherokee and lived with them for three years. He respected the Cherokee and adopted many of their traditions and customs. He was given the Cherokee name Colonneh, which means “the Raven.”

Which leadership quality did Houston develop because of his experiences with the Cherokee?

• Bravery

• Wisdom

• Intelligence

• Cultural Awareness

Which Texan should be placed in the box?

• Adina de Zavala

• Clara Driscoll

• Barbara Jordan

• Ann Richards

Match the Texan to their accomplishments.

• Lorenzo de Zavala

• second female governor of Texas

• Sam Houston

• first African American Congresswoman from the South

• Ann Richards

• two-time President of the Republic of Texas

• Barbara Jordan

• helped write the Texas Declaration of Independence

• Henry B. Gonzalez

• fought for equality in health care, housing, and justice

Which quality do good political leaders NOT possess?

• Intelligence

• Courage

• poor communication skills

• cultural awareness