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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 131 through 155.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would Hellman do at her hearing?
(a) Answer questions about herself.
(b) Plead the Fifth.
(c) Insult the Committee.
(d) Lie.

2. Hellman told the committee she could either testify her way or she'd what?
(a) Cause a scene.
(b) Not answer any questions.
(c) Write a satirical play.
(d) Flee the country.

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

4. After her hearing, what play gained Hellman more success?
(a) "The Children's Hour."
(b) "The Autumn Garden."
(c) "Toys in the Attic."
(d) "The Little Foxes."

5. Before her hearing, Hellman had to go to _____ for a script consultation.
(a) Chicago.
(b) Rome.
(c) New York.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Hellman's politics developed, what did she miss?

2. Truman created the House Committee on _______ Activities.

3. How did Hellman stay in Rome?

4. Why was London the place to extend Hellman's visa?

5. What made Hellman a target for suspicion by the Committee?

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