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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. Why did Laughton contact Hoover about a wire he sent?
(a) He was concerned for his safety.
(b) He assumed it had been intercepted.
(c) He wanted to explain.
(d) He wanted to gossip.

2. Because of Hellman's money problem, she was afraid she would have to sell her ______.
(a) House.
(b) Mother's jewelry.
(c) Farm.
(d) Clothes.

3. What happened at Odets' testimony?
(a) He betrayed his friends.
(b) He lied.
(c) He invoked the Fifth Amendment.
(d) He spoke out againt McCarthy.

4. What helped Truman get re-elected in 1948?
(a) His concern for children.
(b) The environment of fear created.
(c) The inadequacy of his opponents.
(d) His good leadership.

5. In Hellman's memory, what was McCarthy doing for most of the hearings?
(a) Yelling.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Drinking.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Hammett feel about Hellman's testimony?

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

3. With the House, how were people's loyalties originally tested?

4. What was Hammett's prediction for the outcome of Hellman's testimony?

5. Hellman's first published play was:

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