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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. Who was put in charge of the new series?
(a) Buck Houghton.
(b) John Castagliola.
(c) Bill Self.
(d) Rod Serling.

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

3. In 1953, when Serling's work appeared on television, how did the critics respond?
(a) They thought his work was mediocre.
(b) Negatively.
(c) There was very little response.
(d) They raved over his work.

4. What caused many complications at this location?
(a) The steep walls of the Grand Canyon.
(b) The rough foliage of Yellow Stone.
(c) The bears in the Smoky Mountains.
(d) The extreme heat of Death Valley.

5. Serling eventually became involved in writing scripts for what?
(a) Movies.
(b) Television.
(c) Commercials.
(d) The radio.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who would eventually deliver the opening narration?

2. How might Rod Serling be described?

3. After being discharged from the Army, Serling used the GI Bill to continue his education where?

4. The positive response convinced CBS executives to do what?

5. For what position was Buck Houghton suggested?

(see the answer key)

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