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

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

3. Serling's older brother Bob often jokes that the family could not get Rod to do what?
(a) Smile.
(b) Talk.
(c) Laugh.
(d) Shut up.

4. In 1953, when Serling's work appeared on television, how did the critics respond?
(a) They thought his work was mediocre.
(b) They raved over his work.
(c) Negatively.
(d) There was very little response.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How might Rod Serling be described?

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

4. What did Bob and Rod both like?

5. To what do some surmise Serling's military experience was the beginning?

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