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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After the war, what governmental entity wanted to keep up their power?
(a) FBI.
(b) CIA.
(c) The Board of Education.
(d) The President.

3. Wills believes America needed what to start a new war?
(a) More weapons.
(b) A stronger president.
(c) More money.
(d) An enemy.

4. According to Wills, America focused on fighting _____.
(a) Russia.
(b) Itself.
(c) Evil.
(d) Germany.

5. What helped Truman get re-elected in 1948?
(a) His good leadership.
(b) The environment of fear created.
(c) His concern for children.
(d) The inadequacy of his opponents.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Hollywoodites maintain their innocence?

2. What commonly happened to people found guilty?

3. The American government equated Communism with _______.

4. Wills sees institutions like the House Committee as what?

5. Who joined the House Committee program soon after it started.

(see the answer key)

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