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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 83 through 94.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hellman explains that, when it comes to a bad experience, what kind of person is she?
(a) She soon forgets everything.
(b) She doesn't hold grudges.
(c) She forgives, but never forgets.
(d) She carries it with her forever.

2. Why did Elia Kazan agree to become a friendly witness?
(a) He supported the Committee.
(b) He was a friendly person.
(c) He didn't know anything.
(d) His job was threatened.

3. Hellman wanted to testify about herself, but not ______.
(a) The weather.
(b) Her writing.
(c) Her childhood.
(d) Others.

4. Why did Hellman go to Germany?
(a) To go to college.
(b) To help clean up.
(c) To find her family.
(d) To meet a celebrity.

5. Why didn't Hellman sign the letter Harry Cohn required her to?
(a) She couldn't understand it.
(b) Rauh advised her not to.
(c) It was ridiculous.
(d) It was a trap.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Hellman learned some German, what did she realize about her peers?

2. With the House, how were people's loyalties originally tested?

3. What did Nixon call Hiss's crime?

4. How did Hammett feel about Hellman's testimony?

5. What wire did Laughton receive?

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