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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. Fortas suggested Hellman only answer what type of questions?

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

3. The House Committee was the age of "guilt by _____."

4. Until Hammett got arrested, Hellman didn't realize the dangers of:

5. Why was Gary Cooper unsure if he'd read a script with Communist propaganda?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why didn't speaking freely register as a danger to Hellman?

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

4. If Hellman hadn't learned German, would she not have left Germany so quickly?

5. How was Hellman nearly unaffected by the depression?

6. Why did Hammett end up going to jail?

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

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

9. What does Hellman attribute the beginning of McCarthyism to?

10. 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?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Hellman's need for independence and separation. Why is she this way? What or who does it affect?

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