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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. Why did executives from the networks heavily censor the show's scripts?
(a) In order to placate sponsors.
(b) In order to attract sponsors.
(c) In order to be politically correct.
(d) In order to placate the viewers.

2. Serling eventually became involved in writing scripts for what?
(a) Movies.
(b) The radio.
(c) Commercials.
(d) Television.

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

4. While in the service, Serling trained as what?
(a) A cook.
(b) A writer.
(c) A boxer.
(d) A wrestler.

5. In 1956, Serling eventually landed a scriptwriting position for what?
(a) The sitcom series "Playhouse 90."
(b) The comedy series "Playhouse 90."
(c) The drama series "Playhouse 90."
(d) The sci-fi series "Playhouse 90."

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the Serlings move to Binghamton, New York?

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

3. After being discharged from the Army, Serling used the GI Bill to continue his education where?

4. In 1946, Serling met who?

5. Serling went into freelance writing, an occupation that was what?

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