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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Six: The Fourth Season 1963.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom is this attempted in "Mr. Dingle, The Strong?"
(a) Burgess Meredith and Don Rickles.
(b) Dick Young and Ronny Howard.
(c) Joe Flynn and David Wayne.
(d) Jackson Pollock and Piet Mondrian.

2. The show's creator was working on a screenplay adaptation for what?
(a) Twenty-eight Days in February.
(b) Six Days in April.
(c) Five Days in September.
(d) Seven Days in May.

3. Who is Pete Jenson in this first episode?
(a) A part-time unsuccessful bookie and bartender.
(b) A part-time successful coach and bartender.
(c) A part-time unsuccssful coach and bartender.
(d) A part-time successful bookie and bartender.

4. What lands Charley in an asylum?
(a) He goes crazy and smashes the glass case surrounding the dollhouse.
(b) He runs around outside screaming for the doll.
(c) He tries to commit suicide.
(d) He tells everyone the doll is real.

5. The audience was happy to shell out their hard earned money on what?
(a) "Twilight Zone" related products.
(b) "Twilight Zone" books.
(c) "Twilight Zone" movies.
(d) "Twilight Zone" toys.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did television executives not allow the character to warn the Army?

2. CBS executives were finally on board with Serling's work and what happened?

3. What was the main objection of television executives?

4. Although Serling admitted that "The Time Element" was certainly not a masterpiece, the show received more _____________ than any other show that premiered on the "Desilu Playhouse."

5. What had CBS inadvertently changed?

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