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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 95 through 130.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did America first see Russia as a threat?
(a) When their economy improved.
(b) When they became Communist.
(c) When they acted aggressively towards Western Europe.
(d) When they sent threats to America.

2. After Hammett's release from jail, where did all their earnings go?
(a) Into Hellman's drinking habit.
(b) The government took it.
(c) Into expensive vacations.
(d) Into Hammett's wallet.

3. The panel couldn't treat Hellman _______.
(a) Like an idiot.
(b) Well.
(c) As uncooperative.
(d) Unfairly.

4. What did the article say about the proof against Alger Hiss?
(a) It was legitimate.
(b) There wasn't any.
(c) It was trumped up.
(d) It was not regarding Hiss.

5. In some protest articles, writers defined McCarthy's justice as what?
(a) Whoever followed the Church.
(b) Whoever was wealthy.
(c) Whoever agreed with them.
(d) Without rhyme or reason.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fortas called the Fifth Amendment ______.

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

3. What did the Committee member warn Rauh about Hellman's letter?

4. The first day Hellman shops in D.C., what was she afraid of?

5. During the McCarthy hearings, who were most of the studio heads?

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