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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. What did people believe The House Committee violated?
(a) The First Amendment.
(b) The Declaration of Independence.
(c) Civil rights
(d) Zoning codes.

2. How soon did Hellman experience literary success?
(a) After her McCarthy controversy.
(b) After her first play.
(c) After several plays.
(d) After she died.

3. What was Hammett's prediction for the outcome of Hellman's testimony?
(a) An award.
(b) Longer jail time.
(c) A clean record.
(d) Expulsion from California.

4. How did Hammett feel about Hellman's testimony?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Amused.
(d) Upset.

5. Fortas called the Fifth Amendment ______.
(a) Critical.
(b) A cop out.
(c) A gift.
(d) A hoax.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the IRS do to Hammett's money?

2. What helped Truman get re-elected in 1948?

3. Hellman wrote a letter to the _______ of the House Committee, about her testimony?

4. What did Hellman have to do for money after her hearing?

5. Why was Wallace not elected in 1948?

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