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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. How did Gary Cooper's testimony mock McCarthy?
(a) He used poor grammar.
(b) He mimicked his voice.
(c) He used profanity.
(d) It was nonsensical.

2. Why didn't Hellman sign the letter Harry Cohn required her to?
(a) It was ridiculous.
(b) It was a trap.
(c) She couldn't understand it.
(d) Rauh advised her not to.

3. What did Martin Berkeley say about Hellman in his testimony?
(a) She attended Communist party meetings.
(b) She wasn't involved with Communists.
(c) She was a CIA spy.
(d) She had a lot of secrets.

4. What was a topic Hellman and Hammett rarely discussed?
(a) Other people.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Politics.
(d) Literature.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hellman have to do for money after her hearing?

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

3. Hellman explains that, when it comes to a bad experience, what kind of person is she?

4. How did Hammett think people would feel about Hellman's high morals?

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

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