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

2. Until Hammett got arrested, Hellman didn't realize the dangers of:
(a) Being a writer.
(b) Living alone.
(c) Being a Communist.
(d) Speaking one's mind.

3. Why didn't Hellman sign the letter Harry Cohn required her to?
(a) Rauh advised her not to.
(b) It was ridiculous.
(c) She couldn't understand it.
(d) It was a trap.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Hellman's politics developed, what did she miss?

2. What did Hellman believe were McCarthy's real convictions?

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

4. What distressed Clifford Odets about Hellman's testimony?

5. Before her hearing, Hellman had to go to _____ for a script consultation.

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