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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. After some time, Hellman began to feel ________ about testifying.
(a) Happy.
(b) Angry.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Anxious.

2. What did the article say about the proof against Alger Hiss?
(a) It was not regarding Hiss.
(b) There wasn't any.
(c) It was trumped up.
(d) It was legitimate.

3. Hellman theorizes that the Cold War led to what other war?
(a) The Darfur Genocide.
(b) The Iraq War.
(c) The Civil War.
(d) The Vietnam War.

4. What distressed Clifford Odets about Hellman's testimony?
(a) She knew too much about him.
(b) She was getting death threats.
(c) She didn't know what she was doing.
(d) She didn't have a plan.

5. When Hellman attended Party meetings, how involved was she?
(a) She was a primary speaker.
(b) She paid little attention.
(c) She was an enthusiastic participant.
(d) She organized the events.

Short Answer Questions

1. The House Committee was originally intended to test the loyalty of ______.

2. What did Nixon call Hiss's crime?

3. When did Hellman return to America?

4. Why was Wallace not elected in 1948?

5. What was fortunate about Hellman's first marriage?

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