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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. Hellman's first published play was:
(a) Toys in the Attic.
(b) The Little Foxes.
(c) The Autumn Garden.
(d) The Children's Hour.

2. After Hellman learned some German, what did she realize about her peers?
(a) They all hated her.
(b) There were a lot of anti-Semitic conversations.
(c) They were all trying to come to America.
(d) They thought they won the war.

3. While meeting with Mrs. Shipley, whose photo did Hellman see in her file?
(a) Hammett.
(b) McCarthy.
(c) Her own.
(d) Charlie Chaplin.

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

5. Hellman's letter was considered part of ______.
(a) Hellman's dillusions.
(b) Communist propoganda.
(c) History.
(d) Her record.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Blitzstein want Hellman to do at the "Regina" premier?

2. How was the Blacklist used against people?

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

4. Fortas suggested Hellman only answer what type of questions?

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

(see the answer key)

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