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

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

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

4. Serling went into freelance writing, an occupation that was what?
(a) Predictable.
(b) Unsteady at best.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Very high-paying.

5. After being discharged from the Army, Serling used the GI Bill to continue his education where?
(a) Ohio University.
(b) The Ohio State University.
(c) Akron University in Ohio.
(d) Antioch College in Ohio.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. After the first year, Serling changed from physical education to what?

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

5. One of the episodes sponsored by the Ford Motor Company required that what be done?

(see the answer key)

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