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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 131 through 155.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disappointed Hellman about Americans during the McCarthy hearings?
(a) How many people betrayed her.
(b) How many lied.
(c) How few spoke out.
(d) How many people allowed themselves to go to jail.

2. When Hellman attended Party meetings, how involved was she?
(a) She was a primary speaker.
(b) She paid little attention.
(c) She organized the events.
(d) She was an enthusiastic participant.

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

4. What was fortunate about Hellman's first marriage?
(a) He supported her writing.
(b) He was loving.
(c) He had a job.
(d) He was never home.

5. What did the IRS do to Hammett's money?
(a) Froze it.
(b) Left it alone.
(c) Took it.
(d) Borrowed it.

Short Answer Questions

1. The government wants to question Hellman to find out what?

2. What promise did Odets make to Hellman?

3. What did Hellman believe about the liberal man?

4. What did Nixon call Hiss's crime?

5. According to Wills, America focused on fighting _____.

(see the answer key)

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