Whittaker Chambers testifies before the House Un-American Activities Committee

Whittaker Chambers testifies before the House Un-American Activities Committee

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Social Studies

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The transcript discusses a fabricated story, highlighting the speaker's personal connection with Mr. Hiss, who is seen as a concealed enemy. The speaker reflects on their friendship, the historical conflict, and the remorse felt after testifying against Mr. Hiss.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of the story does the speaker believe is fabricated?

80%

70%

60%

50%

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does the speaker describe their past relationship with Mr. Hiss?

They were strangers.

They were business partners.

They were close friends.

They were enemies.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker say about the role of history in their situation?

They are caught in the tragedy of history.

History is irrelevant.

History is on their side.

History is fabricated.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does Mr. Hiss represent according to the speaker?

A historical figure.

A concealed enemy.

A public figure.

A fictional character.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What emotion does the speaker express about testifying against Mr. Hiss?

Indifference

Remorse

Joy

Anger