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