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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 37 through 50.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. By the early 1940's, what was Hellman's party affiliation?
(a) She supported Truman.
(b) She was a Republican.
(c) She had none.
(d) She was forming her own.

2. What was Hammett's role in the Civil Rights Congress?
(a) Hammett served as a trustee.
(b) Hammett served as vice president.
(c) Hammett served as a co-founder.
(d) Hammett served as an honorary member.

3. Who would be listed on the Blacklist?d
(a) Former government officials.
(b) People suspected of disloyalty.
(c) Women.
(d) Immigrants.

4. When did Hellman begin writing in earnest?
(a) When she began to travel.
(b) When she got tired of relying on Hammett.
(c) When she finished school.
(d) When she divorced.

5. Why did Hellman go to Germany?
(a) To meet a celebrity.
(b) To help clean up.
(c) To find her family.
(d) To go to college.

Short Answer Questions

1. The House Committee was the age of "guilt by _____."

2. What was the last straw for America to acknowledge the "Red threat"?

3. How was the Blacklist used against people?

4. Until Hammett got arrested, Hellman didn't realize the dangers of:

5. Wills sees the Cold War offensive as an ______ to the threat of the enemy.

(see the answer key)

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