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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. Where did Hellman begin writing "Scoundrel Time"?
(a) Martha's Vineyard.
(b) Rome.
(c) Hollywood.
(d) London.

2. What was the last straw for America to acknowledge the "Red threat"?
(a) The Chinese Revolution.
(b) World War II.
(c) The Russian Revolution.
(d) Hitler.

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

4. What did Blitzstein want Hellman to do at the "Regina" premier?
(a) Star in the play.
(b) Narrate the play.
(c) Play an instrument in the play.
(d) Sing in the play.

5. What would Hellman do at her hearing?
(a) Insult the Committee.
(b) Plead the Fifth.
(c) Lie.
(d) Answer questions about herself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much did Hellman give her cab driver?

3. When did Hellman return to America?

4. For Hellman to travel, what did she need?

5. Why didn't Hellman sign the letter Harry Cohn required her to?

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