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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 51 through 82.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Hellman learned some German, what did she realize about her peers?
(a) They all hated her.
(b) They thought they won the war.
(c) They were all trying to come to America.
(d) There were a lot of anti-Semitic conversations.

2. While meeting with Mrs. Shipley, whose photo did Hellman see in her file?
(a) McCarthy.
(b) Hammett.
(c) Her own.
(d) Charlie Chaplin.

3. Hellman explains that, when it comes to a bad experience, what kind of person is she?
(a) She soon forgets everything.
(b) She forgives, but never forgets.
(c) She doesn't hold grudges.
(d) She carries it with her forever.

4. How did Hammett feel about Hellman's testimony?
(a) Amused.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Upset.

5. Hellman's first published play was:
(a) The Little Foxes.
(b) The Autumn Garden.
(c) Toys in the Attic.
(d) The Children's Hour.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Stanley Isaacs lose an assistant?

2. Fortas suggested Hellman only answer what type of questions?

3. Why was Hammett sent to jail after testifying?

4. What distressed Clifford Odets about Hellman's testimony?

5. What happened at Odets' testimony?

(see the answer key)

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