Scoundrel Time Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Scoundrel Time Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Hellman feel after Roosevelt's election?
(a) Resentful.
(b) Cautious.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Hopeful.

2. Fortas called the Fifth Amendment ______.
(a) A cop out.
(b) A hoax.
(c) Critical.
(d) A gift.

3. What did the IRS do to Hammett's money?
(a) Left it alone.
(b) Borrowed it.
(c) Took it.
(d) Froze it.

4. With the House, how were people's loyalties originally tested?
(a) Physical abuse.
(b) Mind games.
(c) Drawn out interrogation.
(d) Litmus test.

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

6. Wills explains that the tactics of the Committee created an environment of _______ in America.
(a) Greed.
(b) Calmness.
(c) Distrust.
(d) Dependence.

7. Why was Gary Cooper unsure if he'd read a script with Communist propaganda?
(a) He didn't pay attention.
(b) He didn't read scripts.
(c) He didn't understand Communism.
(d) He usually reads at night.

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

9. Hellman was considered a ________, not a Communist.
(a) Radical.
(b) Independent.
(c) Traitor.
(d) Republican.

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

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

12. When Hellman attended Party meetings, how involved was she?
(a) She paid little attention.
(b) She was an enthusiastic participant.
(c) She was a primary speaker.
(d) She organized the events.

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

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

15. After some time, Hellman began to feel ________ about testifying.
(a) Relieved.
(b) Happy.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Angry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Whittaker Chambers hide the "state secrets"?

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

3. When Hellman got subpoenaed, she felt _______ at first.

4. Abe Fortas expressed that he wanted what to happen at a hearing?

5. While meeting with Mrs. Shipley, whose photo did Hellman see in her file?

(see the answer keys)

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