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

2. Fortas suggested Hellman only answer what type of questions?

3. In school and work, Hellman saw herself as an _____ thinker.

4. How did the government react to the phrase "premature anti-fascist"?

5. What did Norman Cousins say at the World Peace Conference?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why did Hammett end up going to jail?

5. How did Hellman plan to approach her testimony? Why did she plan to take this action?

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

7. What was Hellman's stance on the Communist Party? Why?

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

9. Why did Hellman turn down the contract to write and produce four movies?

10. How did Hellman receive a rude awakening after Hammett's imprisonment?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Hellman's perception of the government leading up her hearing and the aftermath of her hearing. What changed or stayed the same? Why? Give examples from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

Hellman often switches from an objective account to a personal blow to government officials. Many of these comments add humor to the text. Discuss how Hellman uses humorous and ridiculous recollection in her work. What does this display about her subconscious perspective? Hellman as a person? Hellman at the time of writing?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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