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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. The second day Hellman shops in D.C., what does Hellman buy?
(a) A gun.
(b) Nothing.
(c) An expensive dress.
(d) New shoes.

2. How did Hammett think people would feel about Hellman's high morals?
(a) Afraid.
(b) Confused.
(c) Unimpressed.
(d) Impressed.

3. What did Hellman believe caused people to join the Communist Party after the depression?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Social unrest.
(c) Manipulation.
(d) Fear.

4. Why was Gary Cooper unsure if he'd read a script with Communist propaganda?
(a) He usually reads at night.
(b) He didn't read scripts.
(c) He didn't understand Communism.
(d) He didn't pay attention.

5. Why was Hellman in Russia?
(a) To write.
(b) To meet with Communists.
(c) To hide from the Americans.
(d) As a cultural representative.

Short Answer Questions

1. The panel couldn't treat Hellman _______.

2. Wills sees the Cold War offensive as an ______ to the threat of the enemy.

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

4. What was the last straw for America to acknowledge the "Red threat"?

5. Hellman wanted to testify about herself, but not ______.

(see the answer key)

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