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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. The House Committee was originally intended to test the loyalty of ______.
(a) Writers.
(b) Federal workers.
(c) United States citizens.
(d) Soldiers.

2. Before Hellman moved, with whom did she have dinner?
(a) Her family.
(b) Hammett.
(c) Henry Wallace.
(d) Her friends.

3. Where did Hellman stay while in Russia?
(a) The Communist party headquarters.
(b) A hotel.
(c) The U.S. embassy.
(d) An old friend's house.

4. What did Rauh do with Hellman's letter during the hearing?
(a) Referred to it.
(b) Revised it.
(c) Threw it out.
(d) Presented it as evidence.

5. Why didn't Hellman use the articles Rauh found?
(a) They weren't strong enough.
(b) She would reduce herself.
(c) They would hurt her chances.
(d) The Committee wouldn't allow it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hellman tell Shipley about the friendly witnesses?

2. During the McCarthy era, why were Americans angry at foreign countries?

3. How did Hollywoodites maintain their innocence?

4. When did Hellman return to America?

5. What was a topic Hellman and Hammett rarely discussed?

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