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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 promise did Odets make to Hellman?
(a) He would post her bail.
(b) He would support her.
(c) He would take care of her farm.
(d) He would find her family.

2. During the McCarthy hearings, who were most of the studio heads?
(a) Women.
(b) Foreigners.
(c) Anti-radicals.
(d) Communists.

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

4. Why did Laughton contact Hoover about a wire he sent?
(a) He assumed it had been intercepted.
(b) He was concerned for his safety.
(c) He wanted to explain.
(d) He wanted to gossip.

5. Hellman viewed Nixon, McCarthy, and McCarran as _______.
(a) Opportunists.
(b) Gods.
(c) Thieves.
(d) Cowards.

Short Answer Questions

1. By the early 1940's, what was Hellman's party affiliation?

2. Marc Blitzstein wrote "Regina," based on Hellman's play ________.

3. How did Hammett feel about Hellman's testimony?

4. Why didn't Hellman use the articles Rauh found?

5. What was the result of Hellman's hearing?

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