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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 95 through 130.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hellman have to do for money after her hearing?
(a) Sell her farm.
(b) Sell her work.
(c) Work three jobs.
(d) Work for McCarthy.

2. Why did Laughton contact Hoover about a wire he sent?
(a) He wanted to gossip.
(b) He was concerned for his safety.
(c) He wanted to explain.
(d) He assumed it had been intercepted.

3. Wills explains that the tactics of the Committee created an environment of _______ in America.
(a) Dependence.
(b) Greed.
(c) Calmness.
(d) Distrust.

4. Because of Hellman's money problem, she was afraid she would have to sell her ______.
(a) Farm.
(b) House.
(c) Mother's jewelry.
(d) Clothes.

5. Who joined the House Committee program soon after it started.
(a) Truman.
(b) McCarthy.
(c) Hoover.
(d) Wallace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Hammett's role in the Civil Rights Congress?

2. Hellman's first published play was:

3. Wills describes the Cold War as a war of _______.

4. The letter was proof of what?

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

(see the answer key)

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