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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 was Hellman's "sin" after gaining literary success?
(a) Drinking too much.
(b) Being lazy.
(c) Plagiarizing.
(d) Being egotistical.

2. How was the Blacklist used against people?
(a) It was attached to their resume.
(b) It was used as blackmail.
(c) It was sent to their families.
(d) It was published.

3. What did Hellman believe was a common right among men and the reason she accepted the Communist Party?
(a) The right to one's own feelings.
(b) The right to overthrow a government.
(c) The right to vote.
(d) The right to bear arms.

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

5. What wire did Laughton receive?
(a) A notification of a friend's death.
(b) A subpoena.
(c) A foreign threat.
(d) A message in code.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did people believe The House Committee violated?

2. What was the result of Hellman's hearing?

3. By the early 1940's, what was Hellman's party affiliation?

4. How did the audience receive Hellman at the "Regina" premier?

5. Hammett filled his and Hellman's new house with books and ________.

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