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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Rod Serling.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After being discharged from the Army, Serling used the GI Bill to continue his education where?
(a) Akron University in Ohio.
(b) Antioch College in Ohio.
(c) The Ohio State University.
(d) Ohio University.

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. After the first year, Serling changed from physical education to what?
(a) Theater.
(b) Film.
(c) English.
(d) Literature and language.

4. How might Rod Serling be described?
(a) Attractive and articulate.
(b) Nervous and angry.
(c) Unhappy and depressed.
(d) Shy and quiet.

5. After the move, Rod went to work as a staff writer for whom?
(a) WRT Radio.
(b) WKW Radio.
(c) WXT Radio.
(d) WLW Radio.

Short Answer Questions

1. After graduation, the Serlings moved where?

2. Why did executives from the networks heavily censor the show's scripts?

3. After completing basic training, Sterling was sent in to combat where?

4. How did Serling feel as the censorship increased?

5. Who was the Serlings' other son?

(see the answer key)

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