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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. How did the Committee respond to Hellman's letter?

2. When Hammett and Hellman's money was running out, what did Hellman dream about?

3. What did Martin Berkeley say about Hellman in his testimony?

4. Hellman's letter was considered part of ______.

5. How did Hellman tell Hammett about the subpoena?

Short Essay Questions

1. Was Hammett happy at the end of his life? Why or why not?

2. Why did Hellman think intellectuals posed a threat to McCarthy?

3. What was curious about the events around Hellman learning about her subpoena?

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

5. What damage remained after Hellman's hearing?

6. What was Hellman's fear about narrating "Regina"? Did her fear come true? What did this make Hellman realize?

7. Why did Hellman feel America forgot about McCarthy?

8. How did Hellman attempt to gain the upper hand with the government? What was her letter trying to change?

9. Why did the Committee have to dismiss Hellman?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Much of "Scoundrel Time" is Hellman's opinion of events and their effects. Discuss how this opinion-based recount affects the reader and her message. Give examples from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the phrase "premature anti-fascist" and the House Committee and make sure you discuss the implications of the phrase and its definition.

Essay Topic 3

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

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