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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) Women.
(b) Immigrants.
(c) Former government officials.
(d) People suspected of disloyalty.

2. After Hellman learned some German, what did she realize about her peers?
(a) They all hated her.
(b) There were a lot of anti-Semitic conversations.
(c) They were all trying to come to America.
(d) They thought they won the war.

3. What did Norman Cousins say at the World Peace Conference?
(a) How wrong everyone was.
(b) The government didn't have time for them.
(c) They needed to recruit more supporters.
(d) He admired their conviction.

4. What does Wills describe as the resolution for the Great Depression?
(a) The McCarthy hearings.
(b) Foreign invasion.
(c) The Cold War.
(d) World War II.

5. Wills explains that the tactics of the Committee created an environment of _______ in America.
(a) Dependence.
(b) Greed.
(c) Distrust.
(d) Calmness.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did McCarthy bring his first charges to the House Committee?

2. Where did Whittaker Chambers hide the "state secrets"?

3. Why was Hammett sent to jail after testifying?

4. How did Hollywoodites maintain their innocence?

5. Wills explains that the government had an urge to bring ______ propaganda in peace.

(see the answer key)

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