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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. How did the government react to the phrase "premature anti-fascist"?
(a) They were unsure how to respond.
(b) They assassinated the person who sent it.
(c) They got angry.
(d) They subpeonad more people.

2. Truman created the House Committee on _______ Activities.
(a) Foreign.
(b) Un-American.
(c) Ineffective.
(d) Cautious.

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

4. What did Hellman believe caused people to join the Communist Party after the depression?
(a) Manipulation.
(b) Social unrest.
(c) Fear.
(d) Boredom.

5. What would Hellman refuse to do at her hearing?
(a) Speak.
(b) Use evidence.
(c) Answer questions about others.
(d) Sing and dance.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Hellman's letter was considered part of ______.

3. When did Hellman begin writing in earnest?

4. In demonizing people, the government was looking to justify ______.

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

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