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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 37 through 50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hellman found it ________ to write about her experiences during the McCarthy hearings.
(a) Tedious.
(b) Difficult.
(c) Easy.
(d) Cathartic.

2. What did Hellman believe were McCarthy's real convictions?
(a) He wanted to promote art.
(b) He didn't believe his own preaching.
(c) He wanted money.
(d) He didn't want to go to war.

3. According to Wills, America focused on fighting _____.
(a) Germany.
(b) Russia.
(c) Itself.
(d) Evil.

4. Who joined the House Committee program soon after it started.
(a) McCarthy.
(b) Wallace.
(c) Truman.
(d) Hoover.

5. What did Hellman believe caused people to join the Communist Party after the depression?
(a) Fear.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Manipulation.
(d) Social unrest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hammett compared his time in jail to ______.

2. What did Hellman admire about the radicals?

3. Until Hammett got arrested, Hellman didn't realize the dangers of:

4. Where did Whittaker Chambers hide the "state secrets"?

5. What was Hellman's "sin" after gaining literary success?

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