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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 95 through 130.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Harry do before his hearing?
(a) Got drunk.
(b) Went on vacation.
(c) Memorized his answers.
(d) Cried.

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

3. If Hellman answered questions honestly about herself, what could she not do?
(a) Discuss others.
(b) Appeal her case.
(c) Leave the country again.
(d) Plead the fifth later.

4. Until Hammett got arrested, Hellman didn't realize the dangers of:
(a) Being a writer.
(b) Living alone.
(c) Speaking one's mind.
(d) Being a Communist.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. With little money, what problem did Hammett and Hellman face?

2. When was Hellman's testimony scheduled?

3. What did others say about Hellman in their testimony?

4. Hellman theorizes that the Cold War led to what other war?

5. What did Hellman believe were McCarthy's real convictions?

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