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

2. Serling's girlfriend recalls that Serling had a reputation of being what?
(a) Very busy.
(b) Very serious.
(c) A ladies man.
(d) A popular man.

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

4. Rod enlisted in what U.S. Army division?
(a) 21st Cavalry Division.
(b) 13th Airborne Division.
(c) 3rd Infantry Division.
(d) 11th Airborne Division.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Rod resided in Binghamto until he joined the Army at what age?

2. In 1946, Serling met who?

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

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

5. What did Bob and Rod both like?

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