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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Hellman find out who was following her?
(a) She hired an investigator.
(b) She set a trap.
(c) She bribed the hotel workers.
(d) She kept an eye out.

2. Why wasn't Hellman paid for her work in Italy?
(a) The filmmaker was bankrupt.
(b) She didn't have a work visa.
(c) She did a bad job.
(d) She left early.

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

4. The first day Hellman shops in D.C., what was she afraid of?
(a) Being killed.
(b) Spending money.
(c) Being noticed.
(d) Buying the wrong outfit.

5. After her hearing, what play gained Hellman more success?
(a) "Toys in the Attic."
(b) "The Autumn Garden."
(c) "The Little Foxes."
(d) "The Children's Hour."

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the article say about the proof against Alger Hiss?

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

3. How does Rauh feel before Hellman's hearing?

4. How did Hellman feel about the protests made against McCarthy?

5. The panel couldn't treat Hellman _______.

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Hellman attempt to gain the upper hand with the government? What was her letter trying to change?

2. What was Leonard Bernstein's advice to Hellman about her testimony? Why didn't Hellman need to follow it?

3. How did Hellman deal with her money problems while in D.C.? Why did she act as she did?

4. Why did Hellman feel America forgot about McCarthy?

5. Was Hellman and Hammett's relationship perfect after Hammett's release? What was their relationship like?

6. Was Hammett happy at the end of his life? Why or why not?

7. Why could the proof against Alger Hiss be easily discredited?

8. What did Rauh think would be the majority of the questions at Hellman's hearing? Why would the accusations implied in them be easy to disprove?

9. Why did the government need to convince the public that the progressive man was immoral?

10. What affect were Hellman's financial troubles continuing to have while Hammett was in jail?

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