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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After some time, Hellman began to feel ________ about testifying.

2. Rauh found articles with Communist sources ______ Hellman's work.

3. Wills explains that the government had an urge to bring ______ propaganda in peace.

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

5. Hellman found it ________ to write about her experiences during the McCarthy hearings.

Short Essay Questions

1. How were the liberal Democrats convinced to support the House Committee and Blacklist?

2. Was Hellman a Communist? Why did the government scrutinize her?

3. Why didn't Hellman take the McCarthy hearing seriously?

4. What was the result of being found guilty by the House Committee?

5. What was Hellman's response to the subpoena? Why did she react this way?

6. Why did Hammett end up going to jail?

7. What did Rauh find that could help Hellman's case? Why did she refuse to use this help?

8. How did Hammett respond to Hellman's plan to testify? Why did he react this way?

9. How were Hollywood producers under a lot of pressure during the McCarthy hearings?

10. How did Hellman feel about the "friendly witnesses"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss and compare Hellman's modes when it came to resisting and responding to her predicament and McCarthy's modes of control and intimidation. Give examples from the book of both Hellman and McCarthy to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss why Hellman was a target for the House Committee. What was appealing about making Hellman testify?

Essay Topic 3

Much of "Scoundrel Time" is Hellman's opinion of events and their effects. Discuss how this opinion-based recount affects the reader and her message. Give examples from the book to support your statements.

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