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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. In 1956, Serling eventually landed a scriptwriting position for what?
(a) The sci-fi series "Playhouse 90."
(b) The comedy series "Playhouse 90."
(c) The sitcom series "Playhouse 90."
(d) The drama series "Playhouse 90."

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

3. Has Jenson ever been to Honolulu?
(a) Yes, many times.
(b) No.
(c) Yes, but only once.
(d) Yes, just recently.

4. CBS would own the remaining what percent of the show?
(a) Zero.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Thirty.

5. Serling had written a number of __________ before and during college and had hopes of seeing one or more of those works come to fruition.
(a) Books.
(b) Operas.
(c) Scripts.
(d) Plays.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1953, when Serling's work appeared on television, how did the critics respond?

2. "This is the dimension of ______________."

3. Fortunately for Serling, ____________________ was still a relatively new medium.

4. Does anyone believe the premonition?

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

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