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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. Hellman wrote a letter to the _______ of the House Committee, about her testimony?
(a) Chairman.
(b) President.
(c) Secretary.
(d) Treasurer.

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

3. What did Nixon call Hiss's crime?
(a) A minor issue.
(b) A disaster.
(c) A creative attempt.
(d) The most treasonable activity ever.

4. Because of Hellman's money problem, she was afraid she would have to sell her ______.
(a) Mother's jewelry.
(b) House.
(c) Clothes.
(d) Farm.

5. In demonizing people, the government was looking to justify ______.
(a) Torture.
(b) Racism.
(c) War.
(d) Jokes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do people often and inaccurately accredit to McCarthy?

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

3. When was Hellman's testimony scheduled?

4. In Hellman's memory, what was McCarthy doing for most of the hearings?

5. What was Hellman's "sin" after gaining literary success?

(see the answer key)

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