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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. Hellman viewed Nixon, McCarthy, and McCarran as _______.

2. How soon did Hellman experience literary success?

3. Why did Elia Kazan agree to become a friendly witness?

4. When Hellman attended Party meetings, how involved was she?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Wills explains that the Cold War, like World War II, was not about fighting men or countries. What were these wars about fighting? Why was this a more formidable enemy?

2. Other than the subpoena, what troubles did Hellman face? How helpful were Hellman's friends during this time?

3. How did America's post-World War II attitude fuel the start of the Cold War?

4. How was Truman able to get reelected in 1948?

5. Was Clifford Odets a hypocrite? How?

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

9. Who created the Blacklist and House Committee and what was its purpose?

10. In the House Committee, how did measures progress after Hoover joined?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Hellman's career surrounding these events. How does she succeed and fail? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Hellman was not a Communist, but became involved with the party over time and became a supporter. Discuss Communism and the appeal to Hellman, making sure to discuss why she wasn't a member, but supported it. Give examples from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the effect money had on Hellman's life, giving examples from the book to support your statements.

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