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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 Hellman believe was a common right among men and the reason she accepted the Communist Party?
(a) The right to one's own feelings.
(b) The right to bear arms.
(c) The right to vote.
(d) The right to overthrow a government.

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

3. Fortas suggested Hellman only answer what type of questions?
(a) Questions about herself.
(b) Questions about others.
(c) Questions about foreigners.
(d) Questions about people already in jail.

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

5. Hellman attributes _______ to the Russian Revolution.
(a) Thr Iraq War.
(b) World War I.
(c) McCarthyism.
(d) World War II.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Hammett's prediction for the outcome of Hellman's testimony?

2. What did Hellman tell Shipley about the friendly witnesses?

3. Hellman's first published play was:

4. The panel couldn't treat Hellman _______.

5. What was a topic Hellman and Hammett rarely discussed?

(see the answer key)

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