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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) Soldiers.
(c) Federal workers.
(d) United States citizens.

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

3. Why was Hellman in Russia?
(a) To hide from the Americans.
(b) To write.
(c) As a cultural representative.
(d) To meet with Communists.

4. How did Hellman revise her plan for her testimony?
(a) She would invoke the Fifth Amendment.
(b) She would speak honestly about everyone.
(c) She would run away.
(d) She would lie about everything.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who would be listed on the Blacklist?d

2. After some time, Hellman began to feel ________ about testifying.

3. Why didn't Hellman sign the letter Harry Cohn required her to?

4. According to Wills, America focused on fighting _____.

5. How did the audience receive Hellman at the "Regina" premier?

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