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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. Who would be listed on the Blacklist?d
(a) Former government officials.
(b) Women.
(c) People suspected of disloyalty.
(d) Immigrants.

2. How was the Blacklist used against people?
(a) It was published.
(b) It was sent to their families.
(c) It was attached to their resume.
(d) It was used as blackmail.

3. In Hellman's memory, what was McCarthy doing for most of the hearings?
(a) Laughing.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Yelling.

4. What was Hellman's "sin" after gaining literary success?
(a) Plagiarizing.
(b) Drinking too much.
(c) Being egotistical.
(d) Being lazy.

5. According to Wills, America focused on fighting _____.
(a) Germany.
(b) Russia.
(c) Itself.
(d) Evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Hellman return to America?

2. Wills sees institutions like the House Committee as what?

3. Hellman attributes _______ to the Russian Revolution.

4. What did Hellman admire about the radicals?

5. Wills sees the Cold War offensive as an ______ to the threat of the enemy.

(see the answer key)

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