SPY INVESTIGATION - SOUND

Alger Hiss was apprehended and indicted for perjury related to espionage activities. He faced charges of denying the transfer of state papers to Whitaker Chambers and denying knowing him. In court, Hiss maintained his innocence, claiming he only heard of Chambers in 1947 during an FBI inquiry. He was arrested, released on bail, and set to stand trial in January.

What were the charges against Alger Hiss?

• Espionage and treason

• Obstruction of justice

• Fraud and embezzlement

• Perjury for denying state papers transfer and knowing Chambers

Where did Alger Hiss's testimony lead to a grand jury indictment?

• In Los Angeles

• In New York

• In Chicago

• In Washington

What did Alger Hiss deny during his testimony?

• Receiving any state papers

• Knowing Whitaker Chambers

• Working for the Soviet Union

• Being a member of the Communist Party

When did Alger Hiss claim to first hear of Whitaker Chambers?

• In 1945

• In 1947

• In 1950

• In 1939

What was the outcome for Alger Hiss after the FBI inquiry?

• He was sentenced to life imprisonment

• He was arrested and released on bail

• He fled the country

• He was acquitted