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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Five: The Third Season 1961-1962.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Since "The Time Element" had already appeared on the "Desilu Playhouse," what was Serling required to do?
(a) Write a half hour script.
(b) Add more characters into the script.
(c) Write a new hour-long script.
(d) Help hire a new cast.

3. "The Twilight Zone" became a euphemism for what?
(a) Nearly any scary situation.
(b) Nearly any worrisome situation.
(c) Nearly any funny situation.
(d) Nearly any bizarre situation.

4. How does Houghton refer to "Walking Distance?"
(a) As one of the worst shows created in "The Twilight Zone."
(b) As one of the best shows created in "The Twilight Zone."
(c) As one of the most controversial shows created in "The Twilight Zone."
(d) As one of the scariest shows created in "The Twilight Zone."

5. Pittman manages to turn a volatile situation into ________________ tale.
(a) An explosive.
(b) A scary.
(c) A sad.
(d) An optimistic.

Short Answer Questions

1. As with many of Serling's tales, "Back There" deals with what?

2. Does anyone believe the premonition?

3. Serling was encouraged to do what?

4. Why does this character admit to killing his wife?

5. Rod enlisted in what U.S. Army division?

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