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This writer took a bold position when he wrote 'I Accuse' in defense of the defendant in the Dreyfus Affair

Zola. It was a major scandal of its time; it took courage.

This author discussed his experience with hallucinogenic drugs in his book 'The Doors of Perception'.

Aldous Huxley. Huxley, of 'Brave New World' fame.

This individual helped to establish freedom of press in the American colonies when he won a key court case?

John Peter Zenger. Zenger, the newspaperman

This man became the first to reach the top of Mount Everest

Edmund Hillary. Byrd and Peary were polar explorers.

Isadora Duncan is credited with expanding the bounds of ballet. Unfortunately, her life wasn't very happy. Which of the following is NOT true?

She was forced out of France and spent her last days in America. Sad stuff.

This author tested the bounds of freedom of speech with pornographic books suchas 'Tropic of Cancer' and 'Tropic of Capricorn'.

Henry Miller. Miller had a relationship with Nin. Cleland wrote 'Fanny Hill'.

Jackie Robinson is respected for being the first non-white ballplayer to play professionally in the National League. Who did this in the American League?

Larry Doby. It must have been rough.

The Blacklist was a dark day for Hollywood. Who was NOT one of the courageous 'Hollywood 10' that refused to name names?

Elia Kazan. Kazan talked. What is he trying to say in 'On The Waterfront'?

This author described his experiences in 'Confessions of an English Opium Eater' - and warned about becoming involved.

Thomas DeQuincey. His best known work.

This person, although not entirely noble, paid the ultimate price when he was executed following a (so-called) trial for his vocal opposition to the Reign of Terror.

Danton. Speaking out is not always safe.