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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 51 through 82.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Hellman explains that, when it comes to a bad experience, what kind of person is she?
(a) She doesn't hold grudges.
(b) She soon forgets everything.
(c) She forgives, but never forgets.
(d) She carries it with her forever.

3. While meeting with Mrs. Shipley, whose photo did Hellman see in her file?
(a) Charlie Chaplin.
(b) Her own.
(c) McCarthy.
(d) Hammett.

4. Wills describes the Cold War as a war of _______.
(a) Men.
(b) Ideas.
(c) Money.
(d) Strength.

5. How did Hellman feel after Roosevelt's election?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Hopeful.
(c) Cautious.
(d) Resentful.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hellman admire about the radicals?

2. Why did Elia Kazan agree to become a friendly witness?

3. Hellman's first published play was:

4. By the early 1940's, what was Hellman's party affiliation?

5. During the McCarthy hearings, who were most of the studio heads?

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