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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 95 through 130.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Gary Cooper's testimony mock McCarthy?
(a) He used profanity.
(b) It was nonsensical.
(c) He used poor grammar.
(d) He mimicked his voice.

2. What was fortunate about Hellman's first marriage?
(a) He supported her writing.
(b) He had a job.
(c) He was loving.
(d) He was never home.

3. Why couldn't Fortas defend Hellman?
(a) His other client could hurt her stance.
(b) He didn't agree with her.
(c) He didn't know how.
(d) He was too busy.

4. If Hellman didn't heed the Committee's threats, what would happen to her?
(a) She would be shunned.
(b) She'd lose her job.
(c) She'd go to jail.
(d) She'd be fined.

5. In Hellman's memory, what was McCarthy doing for most of the hearings?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Yelling.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Laughton contact Hoover about a wire he sent?

2. Hellman's letter was considered part of ______.

3. Why was Hammett sent to jail after testifying?

4. Hellman found it ________ to write about her experiences during the McCarthy hearings.

5. After some time, Hellman began to feel ________ about testifying.

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