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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 the viewers.
(b) In order to be politically correct.
(c) In order to attract sponsors.
(d) In order to placate sponsors.

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

3. After graduation, the Serlings moved where?
(a) Cleveland.
(b) Cincinnati.
(c) Toledo.
(d) Columbus.

4. When did the Serlings move to Binghamton, New York?
(a) Shortly before Rod's first birthday.
(b) Shortly before Rod's birth.
(c) Shortly after Rod's first birthday.
(d) Shortly after Rod's birth.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Rod enlisted in what U.S. Army division?

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

5. When were Serling and his fiancee married?

(see the answer key)

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