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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. Hellman explains that, when it comes to a bad experience, what kind of person is she?
(a) She carries it with her forever.
(b) She soon forgets everything.
(c) She doesn't hold grudges.
(d) She forgives, but never forgets.

2. What is Dashiell Hammett's job?
(a) He was unemployed
(b) Writer.
(c) He was an actor.
(d) Lawyer.

3. What did Hellman believe caused people to join the Communist Party after the depression?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Manipulation.
(c) Social unrest.
(d) Fear.

4. Why was Hammett sent to jail after testifying?
(a) He didn't name names.
(b) He was hostile.
(c) He was dishonest.
(d) He admitted being a terrorist.

5. Hellman was considered a ________, not a Communist.
(a) Republican.
(b) Independent.
(c) Traitor.
(d) Radical.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hellman's first published play was:

2. How did Hollywoodites maintain their innocence?

3. What did Hellman admire about the radicals?

4. When did Hellman return to America?

5. What was Hellman's "sin" after gaining literary success?

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