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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Entering The Twilight Zone.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Serling's older brother Bob often jokes that the family could not get Rod to do what?
(a) Laugh.
(b) Smile.
(c) Talk.
(d) Shut up.

2. While in the service, Serling trained as what?
(a) A writer.
(b) A wrestler.
(c) A boxer.
(d) A cook.

3. Rod resided in Binghamto until he joined the Army at what age?
(a) 19.
(b) 18.
(c) 21.
(d) 20.

4. How might Rod Serling be described?
(a) Attractive and articulate.
(b) Shy and quiet.
(c) Nervous and angry.
(d) Unhappy and depressed.

5. Why did executives from the networks heavily censor the show's scripts?
(a) In order to placate sponsors.
(b) In order to attract sponsors.
(c) In order to placate the viewers.
(d) In order to be politically correct.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the Serlings move to Binghamton, New York?

2. When Jenson awakes, he calls a phone number attached to the name of the ensign. A woman answers the phone and tells Jenson what?

3. Since "The Time Element" had already appeared on the "Desilu Playhouse," what was Serling required to do?

4. After completing basic training, Sterling was sent in to combat where?

5. CBS would own the remaining what percent of the show?

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