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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The House Committee was the age of "guilt by _____."
(a) Judgement.
(b) Association
(c) Proof.
(d) Opinion.

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

4. What made Hellman a target for suspicion by the Committee?
(a) Her parent's politics.
(b) Her general attitude towards police.
(c) Her suspicious trips abroad.
(d) She supported Wallace.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wills describe as the resolution for the Great Depression?

2. When did McCarthy bring his first charges to the House Committee?

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

4. The House Committee was originally intended to test the loyalty of ______.

5. What do people often and inaccurately accredit to McCarthy?

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