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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. The position enabled Serling to gain a reputation as what?
(a) An unusual scriptwriter.
(b) A comedic scriptwriter.
(c) A mediocre scriptwriter.
(d) A solid and talented scriptwriter.

2. When was Rod Serling born?
(a) Easter 1924.
(b) Good Friday 1924.
(c) Christmas Eve 1924.
(d) Christmas Day 1924.

3. What did Bob and Rod both like?
(a) Reading and acting out science fiction pulps.
(b) Acting in plays and musical.
(c) Watching television.
(d) Camping and fishing.

4. One of the episodes sponsored by the Ford Motor Company required that what be done?
(a) The name Ford must be mentioned one hundred times.
(b) A Ford car be found in every scene.
(c) The Chrysler Building be blacked out of the skyline because the two companies were competitors.
(d) The president of the Ford company must be a guest actor.

5. After completing basic training, Sterling was sent in to combat where?
(a) The Mediterranean.
(b) The Indian.
(c) The Atlantic.
(d) The Pacific.

Short Answer Questions

1. While in the service, Serling trained as what?

2. Rod enlisted in what U.S. Army division?

3. When were Serling and his fiancee married?

4. How did Serling feel as the censorship increased?

5. Fortunately for Serling, ____________________ was still a relatively new medium.

(see the answer key)

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