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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. Why didn't Hellman sign the letter Harry Cohn required her to?
2. When did America first see Russia as a threat?
3. Wills believes America's feeling of _______ made them want to find more war.
4. Hellman found it ________ to write about her experiences during the McCarthy hearings.
5. For Hellman to travel, what did she need?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why did Hammett end up going to jail?
2. Why didn't Hellman take the McCarthy hearing seriously?
3. Who created the Blacklist and House Committee and what was its purpose?
4. Wills explains that the Cold War, like World War II, was not about fighting men or countries. What were these wars about fighting? Why was this a more formidable enemy?
5. How was Gary Cooper taunting the government during his hearing?
6. What was the result of being found guilty by the House Committee?
7. How did Hellman receive a rude awakening after Hammett's imprisonment?
8. How did Hellman plan to approach her testimony? Why did she plan to take this action?
9. How were Hollywood producers under a lot of pressure during the McCarthy hearings?
10. What was Hellman's stance on the Communist Party? Why?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Hellman refused to use articles that would aid her argument that she wasn't a Communist because she believed she would be reducing herself to McCarthy's level. Discuss Hellman's activities in terms of playing McCarthy's game, providing evidence from the book to support your statements.
Essay Topic 3
Hellman says that she still feels shocked at the events surrounding the McCarthy hearings. Discuss Hellman's "recovery" and where the aftermath of these events left her.
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