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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 is Dashiell Hammett's job?
(a) He was unemployed
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Writer.
(d) He was an actor.

2. When Hammett and Hellman's money was running out, what did Hellman dream about?
(a) Jail.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Travel.

3. For Hellman to travel, what did she need?
(a) State Department approval.
(b) More money.
(c) A passport.
(d) A companion.

4. Why didn't Hellman sign the letter Harry Cohn required her to?
(a) She couldn't understand it.
(b) It was ridiculous.
(c) Rauh advised her not to.
(d) It was a trap.

5. Why was Hammett sent to jail after testifying?
(a) He admitted being a terrorist.
(b) He was dishonest.
(c) He didn't name names.
(d) He was hostile.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hellman attributes _______ to the Russian Revolution.

2. At the end of "Scoundrel Time," Hellman writes she still feels _____ by these events.

3. Hellman wanted to testify about herself, but not ______.

4. Why didn't Hellman use the articles Rauh found?

5. How did Gary Cooper's testimony mock McCarthy?

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