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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. When did America first see Russia as a threat?
(a) When they sent threats to America.
(b) When their economy improved.
(c) When they acted aggressively towards Western Europe.
(d) When they became Communist.

2. At the end of World War II, who was the enemy?
(a) England.
(b) Russia.
(c) Canada.
(d) Germany.

3. What made Hellman a target for suspicion by the Committee?
(a) She supported Wallace.
(b) Her suspicious trips abroad.
(c) Her general attitude towards police.
(d) Her parent's politics.

4. Why was Gary Cooper unsure if he'd read a script with Communist propaganda?
(a) He didn't read scripts.
(b) He usually reads at night.
(c) He didn't pay attention.
(d) He didn't understand Communism.

5. Because of Hellman's money problem, she was afraid she would have to sell her ______.
(a) Clothes.
(b) Mother's jewelry.
(c) Farm.
(d) House.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wills explains that the tactics of the Committee created an environment of _______ in America.

2. Why was Hammett sent to jail after testifying?

3. Fortas called the Fifth Amendment ______.

4. Why did Elia Kazan agree to become a friendly witness?

5. What wire did Laughton receive?

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