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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 37 through 50.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The American government equated Communism with _______.
(a) Nazism.
(b) Ideology.
(c) A revolution.
(d) Democracy.

3. What helped Truman get re-elected in 1948?
(a) The environment of fear created.
(b) His good leadership.
(c) His concern for children.
(d) The inadequacy of his opponents.

4. How did Hellman feel after Roosevelt's election?
(a) Cautious.
(b) Resentful.
(c) Hopeful.
(d) Indifferent.

5. How did Hollywoodites maintain their innocence?
(a) By accusing innocent people.
(b) Fake support.
(c) Pleading the Fifth Amendment.
(d) By running away.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Hellman learned some German, what did she realize about her peers?

2. When did America first see Russia as a threat?

3. Before Hellman's politics developed, what did she miss?

4. What made Hellman a target for suspicion by the Committee?

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

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