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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When did McCarthy bring his first charges to the House Committee?
(a) 1948.
(b) 1950.
(c) 1939.
(d) 1960.

2. The House Committee was originally intended to test the loyalty of ______.
(a) Writers.
(b) Soldiers.
(c) United States citizens.
(d) Federal workers.

3. Who joined the House Committee program soon after it started.
(a) Wallace.
(b) McCarthy.
(c) Hoover.
(d) Truman.

4. Why was Wallace not elected in 1948?
(a) He didn't have money for a campaign.
(b) Communists worked on his campaign.
(c) Truman was a more appealing person.
(d) He was a weak candidate.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Wills believes America's feeling of _______ made them want to find more war.

2. How was the Blacklist used against people?

3. What made Hellman a target for suspicion by the Committee?

4. Who would be listed on the Blacklist?d

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

(see the answer key)

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