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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. In some protest articles, writers defined McCarthy's justice as what?

2. What did others say about Hellman in their testimony?

3. Where did Hellman begin writing "Scoundrel Time"?

4. Hellman told the committee she could either testify her way or she'd what?

5. What did Rauh tell Hellman not to worry about for her hearing?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did the government need to convince the public that the progressive man was immoral?

2. What damage remained after Hellman's hearing?

3. In Hellman's opinion, who did the greatest harm to America? How?

4. After others testified, why was the Committee's interest in interrogating Hellman even more appealing?

5. What affect were Hellman's financial troubles continuing to have while Hammett was in jail?

6. Why did Hellman go to London?

7. Was Hellman and Hammett's relationship perfect after Hammett's release? What was their relationship like?

8. Was Hellman's plan to abstain from incriminating others impossible?

9. How did Hellman deal with her money problems while in D.C.? Why did she act as she did?

10. What new information was revealed in the New York Review of Books, proving government corruption? How did the government respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the affects of being abroad on Hellman. How did these trips affect the course of events or Hellman's understanding and experience?

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 desire and means for control in "Scoundrel Time," both on the part of McCarthy and the Communist Party. Discuss the mode, mentality, and results.

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