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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 83 through 94.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Hellman found it ________ to write about her experiences during the McCarthy hearings.
(a) Easy.
(b) Difficult.
(c) Cathartic.
(d) Tedious.

3. Where did Hellman begin writing "Scoundrel Time"?
(a) London.
(b) Hollywood.
(c) Rome.
(d) Martha's Vineyard.

4. Why was Hellman in a good position for her testimony?
(a) No one testified against her.
(b) She was good at persuasion.
(c) She didn't know much about others' activities.
(d) The panel didn't see her as a threat.

5. Who would be listed on the Blacklist?d
(a) Immigrants.
(b) Former government officials.
(c) People suspected of disloyalty.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Until Hammett got arrested, Hellman didn't realize the dangers of:

3. Hellman viewed Nixon, McCarthy, and McCarran as _______.

4. Who was the anti-radical hero?

5. For Hellman to travel, what did she need?

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