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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Hellman stay while in Russia?
(a) A hotel.
(b) An old friend's house.
(c) The U.S. embassy.
(d) The Communist party headquarters.

2. How did the Committee respond to Hellman's letter?
(a) They never responded.
(b) They refused.
(c) They accepted.
(d) They gave her a rain check.

3. Hellman writes, "Nixon is a ______ liar."
(a) Villainous.
(b) Incompetent.
(c) Frivolous.
(d) Ridiculous.

4. After Hammett's release from jail, where did all their earnings go?
(a) Into expensive vacations.
(b) The government took it.
(c) Into Hammett's wallet.
(d) Into Hellman's drinking habit.

5. At the end of "Scoundrel Time," Hellman writes she still feels _____ by these events.
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Happy.
(d) Shocked.

6. Who paged Hellman on her way to London?
(a) A Contessa.
(b) McCarthy.
(c) Hammett.
(d) The filmmaker.

7. What did Hellman testify about Bradeley?
(a) She didn't know him.
(b) He was being honest.
(c) He was a Communist.
(d) He was a spy.

8. Before her hearing, Hellman decided not to feel ______.
(a) Egotistical.
(b) Scared.
(c) Ashamed.
(d) Happy.

9. Where did Hellman begin writing "Scoundrel Time"?
(a) London.
(b) Rome.
(c) Hollywood.
(d) Martha's Vineyard.

10. If Hellman didn't heed the Committee's threats, what would happen to her?
(a) She would be shunned.
(b) She'd be fined.
(c) She'd lose her job.
(d) She'd go to jail.

11. Why was London the place to extend Hellman's visa?
(a) They were efficient.
(b) They didn't listen to America.
(c) They spoke English.
(d) The embassy was nicer.

12. What did Nixon call Hiss's crime?
(a) A disaster.
(b) A creative attempt.
(c) The most treasonable activity ever.
(d) A minor issue.

13. Hellman read protest articles that said what about Nixon and McCarthy?
(a) They ruined lives.
(b) They were becoming more liberal.
(c) They were scared little boys.
(d) They were the devil's minions.

14. What did Harry do before his hearing?
(a) Went on vacation.
(b) Cried.
(c) Memorized his answers.
(d) Got drunk.

15. The panel couldn't treat Hellman _______.
(a) Like an idiot.
(b) Well.
(c) As uncooperative.
(d) Unfairly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was strange about the page?

2. Hellman's letter was considered part of ______.

3. Hellman believed _______ caused the most damage to America.

4. What did Hellman have to do for money after her hearing?

5. What happened to Hellman's reputation after her hearing?

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