Which of the Following Is True About the Hollywood Ten

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about the Hollywood Ten?

• A) They were tried in a court of law and evidence was presented to show they were helping America's enemies.
• B) They avoided punishment and appeared cooperative by giving names of people they thought or knew sympathized with communists.
• C) They may have falsely named industry rivals as communist supporters in order to gain an advantage in Hollywood.
• D) They only made films with patriotic or anticommunist themes.
• E) None of the options are correct.

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Definitions:

Offensive Bodily Contact

An intentional act by one person that creates an apprehension in another of an imminent harmful or offensive contact.

Negligent Torts

Legal claims arising from acts or failures to act where a duty of care is owed and breached, resulting in injury or damage to another party.

Unreasonable Risk

A hazard that exceeds what would be considered acceptable or safe under normal circumstances.

Harm

Physical or psychological injury or damage suffered by an individual, which can be a basis for legal action.