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

2. Hellman realized the man who was following her was who?
(a) A child.
(b) An acquaintance.
(c) Nixon.
(d) Her friend.

3. Why was Hellman in a good position for her testimony?
(a) She was good at persuasion.
(b) The panel didn't see her as a threat.
(c) No one testified against her.
(d) She didn't know much about others' activities.

4. How did Hammett think people would feel about Hellman's high morals?
(a) Afraid.
(b) Unimpressed.
(c) Impressed.
(d) Confused.

5. How soon did Hellman experience literary success?
(a) After several plays.
(b) After her McCarthy controversy.
(c) After she died.
(d) After her first play.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Hellman learned some German, what did she realize about her peers?

2. What happened in the meeting where the government demanded money from Hellman?

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

4. How was the Blacklist used against people?

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

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