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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Over the next nine months Serling wrote _______ scripts, each falling into one of three basic categories: fantasy, science fiction, and horror.

2. "There is a sixth dimension beyond that which is ______________. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity."

3. The position enabled Serling to gain a reputation as what?

4. What would eventually become synonymous with "The Twilight Zone?"

5. What does "Mr. Denton on Doomsday" detail?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Houghton's biggest concern for filming "The Lonely?"

2. Describe "Escape Clause."

3. Why was Serling able to break into television?

4. What does Serling do over the next nine months?

5. What is the purpose of this book?

6. Why were the executives worried about buying "The Twilight Zone" as a serial?

7. What is the idea behind the final script for "The Time Element?"

8. What is known about Rod Serling's family?

9. How was "Playhouse 90" a negative experience?

10. What did Serling do in Cincinnati?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Twilight Zone" became very popular.

Part 1) How did it become popular? Why did it become popular?

Part 2) Would these scripts be popular to today's audience? Why or why not?

Part 3) To what television or movie series might you compare "The Twilight Zone's" popularity? Why?

Essay Topic 2

the show greatly affected Serling.

Part 1) How was Serling affected by "The Twilight Zone"? How was the show affected by him?

Part 2) How did Serling's childhood, interests, and personality play into the creating of "The Twilight Zone"?

Part 3) How did this show affect others? How different might their lives have been if "The Twilight Zone" had never been created?

Essay Topic 3

The plot of "The Time Element" had to be changed.

Part 1) What was the original plot? How was it changed? Why was it changed?

Part 2) How did this change reflect the attitudes of the network?

Part 3) Would anyone have been offended by the first plot? Why or why not?

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