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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 attached to their resume.
(d) It was published.

2. What commonly happened to people found guilty?
(a) Relocation.
(b) Divorce.
(c) High praise.
(d) Loss of their job.

3. What did Norman Cousins say at the World Peace Conference?
(a) The government didn't have time for them.
(b) He admired their conviction.
(c) They needed to recruit more supporters.
(d) How wrong everyone was.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Hellman was considered a ________, not a Communist.

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

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

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

5. Wills believes America needed what to start a new war?

(see the answer key)

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