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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 attributes _______ to the Russian Revolution.

2. What did the IRS do to Hammett's money?

3. Because of Hellman's money problem, she was afraid she would have to sell her ______.

4. Wills believes America needed what to start a new war?

5. What was a topic Hellman and Hammett rarely discussed?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. In Hellman's opinion, what caused Communism to grow in popularity among Americans?

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

5. Was Clifford Odets a hypocrite? How?

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

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

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

9. How was Hellman nearly unaffected by the depression?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss how and why Hellman's political conviction grew. What caused this growth and why did she end up as she did? Provide quotes from "Scoundrel Time" to support your discussion.

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 Hammett's role in Hellman's life and how his presence affected this experience for her. Give 2-3 examples from the book to support your statements.

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