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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the second season debuted, many actors offered to appear on the show for how much?
(a) The usual price.
(b) One third the price.
(c) Half the price.
(d) One fourth the price.

2. When Mr. Dingle decides to perform for a live television audience, what happens?
(a) He destroys the set.
(b) The audience fears him.
(c) He becomes very popular.
(d) His additional strength is taken away.

3. Houghton eventually took a job with Four Star Productions. Fearing that the show would not be renewed, Serling took a job as what?
(a) An instructor at Akron University.
(b) An instructor at Antioch College.
(c) An instructor at Ohio University.
(d) An instructor at The Ohio State University.

4. The production of the story was expensive. Did this prove to be worth it?
(a) Somewhat.
(b) No.
(c) Yes.
(d) Not at first.

5. "Miniature" is considered to be what?
(a) A depressing story.
(b) A beautiful love story.
(c) A very strange and violent story.
(d) A peculiar and touching love story.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of the fourth season, what did CBS decide to do, regarding "Twilight Zone?"

2. The audience was happy to shell out their hard earned money on what?

3. Who was the new producer brought on board?

4. The show was finally renewed, but what was changed?

5. The format was expanded from the original half hour length to what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who wrote "Two"? What is intriguing about this story?

2. Describe "Back There."

3. How important was "The Twilight Zone" by the end of the third season?

4. What does Serling think about this change in format?

5. Describe "Nervous Man in a Four Dollar Room."

6. By whom was "Miniature" written? How was this story described?

7. How did this lawsuit affect "Miniature"?

8. What was unique about the interest of major stars in this series?

9. How did Houghton feel about working with Buster Keaton? Why?

10. How was Rod Serling feeling by the beginning of the third season?

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