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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. How did the government react to the phrase "premature anti-fascist"?
(a) They assassinated the person who sent it.
(b) They were unsure how to respond.
(c) They got angry.
(d) They subpeonad more people.

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

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

4. How did Hammett think people would feel about Hellman's high morals?
(a) Confused.
(b) Unimpressed.
(c) Impressed.
(d) Afraid.

5. How did Hollywoodites maintain their innocence?
(a) Pleading the Fifth Amendment.
(b) Fake support.
(c) By running away.
(d) By accusing innocent people.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Nixon call Hiss's crime?

3. With little money, what problem did Hammett and Hellman face?

4. What did people believe The House Committee violated?

5. Because of Hellman's money problem, she was afraid she would have to sell her ______.

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