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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: The First Season 1959-1960.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Around whom does "Escape Clause" revolve?
(a) Mr. Walter Bedeker.
(b) Mr. Al Denton.
(c) Mr. Pete Jenson.
(d) Mr. Sterling Hayden.

2. " It is a __________ ground between light and shadow, and it lies between the pit of man's fear and the sunlight of his knowledge."
(a) Side.
(b) Fore.
(c) Back.
(d) Middle.

3. What is one of Houghton's biggest concerns regarding the filming of this episode?
(a) Where to find the place to film the events on the asteroid.
(b) Where to find the perfect female robot.
(c) Whether the volleyball will work as a companion.
(d) Where to find a picture for the wife.

4. What does Serling continue to stress is the point of "The Twilight Zone?"
(a) The fashion factor.
(b) The predictability factor.
(c) The unbelievability factor.
(d) The fear factor.

5. Rod enlisted in what U.S. Army division?
(a) 11th Airborne Division.
(b) 13th Airborne Division.
(c) 21st Cavalry Division.
(d) 3rd Infantry Division.

Short Answer Questions

1. Serling eventually became involved in writing scripts for what?

2. Who was put in charge of the new series?

3. Serling was encouraged to do what?

4. After reading the show's script, how did the CBS executives feel about the premise of "The Twilight Zone?"

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

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