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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 51 through 82.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While meeting with Mrs. Shipley, whose photo did Hellman see in her file?
(a) McCarthy.
(b) Charlie Chaplin.
(c) Her own.
(d) Hammett.

2. Until Hammett got arrested, Hellman didn't realize the dangers of:
(a) Living alone.
(b) Being a Communist.
(c) Speaking one's mind.
(d) Being a writer.

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

4. Wills sees the Cold War offensive as an ______ to the threat of the enemy.
(a) Unequal.
(b) Accurate.
(c) Mimicking.
(d) Insufficient.

5. Wills believes America's feeling of _______ made them want to find more war.
(a) Admiration.
(b) Humility.
(c) Fear.
(d) Self-righteousness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Stanley Isaacs lose an assistant?

2. The House Committee was the age of "guilt by _____."

3. Why was Wallace not elected in 1948?

4. What did Hellman tell Shipley about the friendly witnesses?

5. Why couldn't Fortas defend Hellman?

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