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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. What did Hellman often catch Hammett doing?

2. The panel couldn't treat Hellman _______.

3. Hellman realized the man who was following her was who?

4. What did the article say about the proof against Alger Hiss?

5. In demonizing people, the government was looking to justify ______.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did some radicals define McCarthyism justice?

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

5. What was Leonard Bernstein's advice to Hellman about her testimony? Why didn't Hellman need to follow it?

6. What did Rauh think would be the majority of the questions at Hellman's hearing? Why would the accusations implied in them be easy to disprove?

7. Why did Hellman go to London?

8. When looking back at the drama with the McCarthy hearings, what did Hellman feel?

9. What damage remained after Hellman's hearing?

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

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

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 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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