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McCarthyism and the Red Scare
McCarthyism and the Red Scare
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Who were the Hollywood Ten?
movie directors who made a communist movie to promote communism
politicians who were against McCarthy and the HUAC
singers that created a song to denounce McCarthy's abuse of power
famous people who defied the HUAC's right to ask about their beliefs
2
Walt Disney was not a friendly witness
True
False
3
Before the hearing, what does Gale think?
she thinks hers and her husband's careers are over
the movie industry will be ruined
people aren't going to cooperate and FBI+HUAC will go back to Washington
people are going to cooperate and denounce her and her husband
4
How does Gale react to the FBI questioning her children?
she doesn't react, too speechless to talk
she is scared and wants to flee the country with her family
she is revolted and infuriated
she panics and faints
5
Friendly witnesses were people who collaborated with the FBI and accused others of being communists
False
True
6
After his meeting with the producer, Michael Wilson thinks his career is over and wants to stand up for his rights?
False
True
7
What was the question asked by the HUAC?
"Do you or have you ever supported Staline?"
"Do you or have you ever supported the communist party?"
"Do you or have you ever made/played in a communist movie?"
"Are you or have you ever been a member of the communist party?"
8
What did Dalton Trumbo claim to the HUAC?
to leave him alone
to put him in jail or let him go
his right to speak freely
evidence/proofs
9
Some were still able to work undercover by using a pen name
False
True
10
Who are the characters in pink supposed to represent?
journalists
friendly witnesses
criminals
the Hollywood Ten
11
Ronald Reagan was one of the friendly witnesses that collaborated with the FBI and the HUAC
True
False
12
Who was Joe McCarthy?
A member of the HUAC
an FBI agent
the president of the US in the late 40s-early 50s
an undistinguished Senator from Wisconsin
13
There was a commercial on TV that showed how to spot a communist
True
False
14
What happened after Biberman's trial?
someone threw eggs at the Hollywood Ten
the Hollywood Ten were released of all charges
one of the Hollywood Ten was assaulted
Humphrey Bogart and Warner turned their back on the Hollywood Ten
15
The HUAC accused Shirley Temple of being a communist
False
True
16
What was dreaded in America at the time?
the rise of the movie industry
Capitalism
Subversion
witches
17
What were the consequences of being blacklisted?
they were sent to prison for life
there was no consequences at all
prison, difficulty of finding a job, and for some suicide
they were condemned to death
18
The Hollywood Ten went to prison
False
True
19
Gary Cooper was one of the Hollywood Ten
False
True
20
Who does this represent?
John F. Kennedy
Joe McCarthy
Ronald Reagan
Herbert Biberman
21
How does Biberman react to the FBI questioning his kids?
he is surprised and furious
he is indignant and yells
he is less surprised than his wife and looks resigned
he is indifferent and doesn't care
22
In what way did other stars support the Hollywood Ten?
they organized a riot in front of the Congress in Washington
they spoke with the journalists
they demonstrated in front of the Congress in Washington
they only played/made movies that denounced the abuse of power of the HUAC
23
Who does this character represent?
the Hollywood Ten
FBI agent
journalists
friendly witnesses
24
What happened if people cooperated with the HUAC by answering "yes" to their famous question?
nothing, they were satisfied
they beat them up
they executed them
they were asked to give names
25
Humphrey Bogart (Bogie) was one of the big stars that supported the Hollywood Ten
False
True
26
The Committee ridiculed/mocked Dalton Trumbo
True
False
27
The FBI doesn't spy on those accused of being communists
True
False
28
How is Biberman's attitude and behavior during his hearing?
careless, nonchalant, and he doesn't try to defend himself
determined, strong-willed, and he doesn't yield to the HUAC's pressure
indifferent, fierce, and he insults the HUAC committee
scared, uneasy, and he has difficulty expressing himself
29
Who supported the Hollywood Ten?
Other famous people from the movie industry
journalists
artists from the music industry
photographers
30
Which amendment did the Hollywood Ten refer to in order to defend themselves?
6th amendment
4th amendment
2nd amendment
1st amendment
31
What happened to Biberman after being blacklisted?
he was fired from the studio and replaced by another director
he was forced to work with another director
he had to work under another name
nothing happened to him
32
Herbert Biberman is found guilty of contempt of Congress
True
False
33
What methods does the FBI use to hunt communists?
corner the suspects and beat them till they confess
manipulate the suspects into giving them the information they want
they just spy and draw conclusion alone
make a blacklist research their life pressure people question even the kids
34
What was Michael Wilson's job?
producer
actor
director
screenwriter
35
What was Herbert Biberman's job?
producer
director
screenwriter
actor
36
The Hollywood Ten use the Bill of Rights as a mean of defense
False
True
37
Who are the men dressed in a blue suit?
friendly witnesses
judges
the HUAC
FBI agent
38
The Hollywood Ten were declared non-guilty and freed of all charges
False
True
39
The Bill of Rights guarantees US citizen the freedom of speech and the freedom of opinions
True
False
40
John F. Kennedy was accused of being a communist
False
True
