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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. What did Harry do before his hearing?
(a) Memorized his answers.
(b) Went on vacation.
(c) Cried.
(d) Got drunk.

2. Why did Elia Kazan agree to become a friendly witness?
(a) He didn't know anything.
(b) His job was threatened.
(c) He was a friendly person.
(d) He supported the Committee.

3. Where did Whittaker Chambers hide the "state secrets"?
(a) His son's toy chest.
(b) A carved out pumpkin.
(c) A deserted lot.
(d) His house.

4. The panel couldn't treat Hellman _______.
(a) Like an idiot.
(b) Unfairly.
(c) As uncooperative.
(d) Well.

5. How did Hellman revise her plan for her testimony?
(a) She would invoke the Fifth Amendment.
(b) She would speak honestly about everyone.
(c) She would run away.
(d) She would lie about everything.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hellman believe were McCarthy's real convictions?

2. How did the panel members react to Hellman's answers?

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

4. Why did Laughton contact Hoover about a wire he sent?

5. Hellman viewed Nixon, McCarthy, and McCarran as _______.

(see the answer key)

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