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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 Hellman find out she'd been subpoenaed a second time?

2. Why was Hellman in Rome?

3. Hellman read protest articles that said what about Nixon and McCarthy?

4. The last summer of Hammett's life, he and Hellman rent a house in ______.

5. Before Hellman moved, with whom did she have dinner?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

5. Why could the proof against Alger Hiss be easily discredited?

6. Why did the Committee have to dismiss Hellman?

7. How was Martin Berkeley relevant in Hellman's hearing?

8. What was the House Committee's response to Hellman's letter? How would she proceed with her testimony?

9. Why did Rauh feel bad before the hearing? What did Hellman choose to feel?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Hellman was informed she would either be allowed to plead the Fifth Amendment or speak openly, but she couldn't pick and choose. Discuss Hellman's dilemma of being a martyr or a rat and her final decision of how to proceed.

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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