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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. In school and work, Hellman saw herself as an _____ thinker.
(a) Independent.
(b) Average.
(c) Excessive.
(d) Inventive.

2. Hellman attributes _______ to the Russian Revolution.
(a) Thr Iraq War.
(b) World War I.
(c) World War II.
(d) McCarthyism.

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

4. Hellman was considered a ________, not a Communist.
(a) Independent.
(b) Radical.
(c) Republican.
(d) Traitor.

5. What was Hellman's "sin" after gaining literary success?
(a) Being egotistical.
(b) Plagiarizing.
(c) Drinking too much.
(d) Being lazy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Hellman's memory, what was McCarthy doing for most of the hearings?

2. Where did Whittaker Chambers hide the "state secrets"?

3. When Hellman got subpoenaed, she felt _______ at first.

4. How did Gary Cooper's testimony mock McCarthy?

5. Why couldn't Fortas defend Hellman?

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