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

2. What was Hammett's role in the Civil Rights Congress?
(a) Hammett served as an honorary member.
(b) Hammett served as vice president.
(c) Hammett served as a trustee.
(d) Hammett served as a co-founder.

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

4. During the McCarthy hearings, who were most of the studio heads?
(a) Communists.
(b) Anti-radicals.
(c) Women.
(d) Foreigners.

5. Wills believes America needed what to start a new war?
(a) More money.
(b) An enemy.
(c) More weapons.
(d) A stronger president.

Short Answer Questions

1. What wire did Laughton receive?

2. After Hammett's release from jail, where did all their earnings go?

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

4. Abe Fortas expressed that he wanted what to happen at a hearing?

5. Who was the anti-radical hero?

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