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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 83 through 94.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Hellman in a good position for her testimony?
(a) She didn't know much about others' activities.
(b) No one testified against her.
(c) The panel didn't see her as a threat.
(d) She was good at persuasion.

2. What wire did Laughton receive?
(a) A foreign threat.
(b) A subpoena.
(c) A notification of a friend's death.
(d) A message in code.

3. Because of Hellman's money problem, she was afraid she would have to sell her ______.
(a) House.
(b) Farm.
(c) Mother's jewelry.
(d) Clothes.

4. Why couldn't Fortas defend Hellman?
(a) He didn't know how.
(b) His other client could hurt her stance.
(c) He didn't agree with her.
(d) He was too busy.

5. Wills believes America needed what to start a new war?
(a) More weapons.
(b) More money.
(c) A stronger president.
(d) An enemy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hellman attended Party meetings, how involved was she?

2. Hellman found it ________ to write about her experiences during the McCarthy hearings.

3. What did Hellman believe about the liberal man?

4. With little money, what problem did Hammett and Hellman face?

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

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