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

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

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

4. Rod resided in Binghamto until he joined the Army at what age?
(a) 20.
(b) 21.
(c) 18.
(d) 19.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was one way in which producers accomplished the goal mentioned in #26?

3. Serling eventually became involved in writing scripts for what?

4. In 1946, Serling met who?

5. Serling's girlfriend recalls that Serling had a reputation of being what?

(see the answer key)

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