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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. When Hellman got subpoenaed, she felt _______ at first.
(a) Scared.
(b) Annoyed.
(c) Unaffected.
(d) Happy.

2. Where did Whittaker Chambers hide the "state secrets"?
(a) A carved out pumpkin.
(b) His son's toy chest.
(c) His house.
(d) A deserted lot.

3. Wills explains that the government had an urge to bring ______ propaganda in peace.
(a) War.
(b) Fear.
(c) Peace.
(d) Financial.

4. When did America first see Russia as a threat?
(a) When their economy improved.
(b) When they became Communist.
(c) When they acted aggressively towards Western Europe.
(d) When they sent threats to America.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. After some time, Hellman began to feel ________ about testifying.

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

5. Why couldn't Fortas defend Hellman?

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