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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Hellman explains that, when it comes to a bad experience, what kind of person is she?
(a) She forgives, but never forgets.
(b) She carries it with her forever.
(c) She soon forgets everything.
(d) She doesn't hold grudges.

3. When did Hellman begin writing in earnest?
(a) When she finished school.
(b) When she began to travel.
(c) When she got tired of relying on Hammett.
(d) When she divorced.

4. What made Hellman a target for suspicion by the Committee?
(a) Her general attitude towards police.
(b) Her parent's politics.
(c) Her suspicious trips abroad.
(d) She supported Wallace.

5. During the McCarthy hearings, who were most of the studio heads?
(a) Foreigners.
(b) Women.
(c) Anti-radicals.
(d) Communists.

6. Wills explains that the government had an urge to bring ______ propaganda in peace.
(a) Financial.
(b) Peace.
(c) War.
(d) Fear.

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

8. In Hellman's memory, what was McCarthy doing for most of the hearings?
(a) Yelling.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Laughing.
(d) Sleeping.

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

10. Why couldn't Fortas defend Hellman?
(a) His other client could hurt her stance.
(b) He didn't know how.
(c) He was too busy.
(d) He didn't agree with her.

11. Rauh found articles with Communist sources ______ Hellman's work.
(a) Criticizing.
(b) Plagiarizing.
(c) Citing.
(d) Praising.

12. Because of Hellman's money problem, she was afraid she would have to sell her ______.
(a) House.
(b) Mother's jewelry.
(c) Farm.
(d) Clothes.

13. Why was Wallace not elected in 1948?
(a) He didn't have money for a campaign.
(b) Communists worked on his campaign.
(c) Truman was a more appealing person.
(d) He was a weak candidate.

14. When did Hellman return to America?
(a) The end of World War II.
(b) The rise of McCarthyism.
(c) During the depression.
(d) The end of the Truman administration.

15. According to Wills, America focused on fighting _____.
(a) Russia.
(b) Germany.
(c) Itself.
(d) Evil.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the last straw for America to acknowledge the "Red threat"?

2. What did the IRS do to Hammett's money?

3. What is Dashiell Hammett's job?

4. Before her hearing, Hellman had to go to _____ for a script consultation.

5. What promise did Odets make to Hellman?

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