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

2. To what do some surmise Serling's military experience was the beginning?
(a) His interest in science fiction.
(b) His lifelong battle with CBS.
(c) His lifelong battle with nightmares and depression.
(d) His interest in war.

3. How might Rod Serling be described?
(a) Attractive and articulate.
(b) Shy and quiet.
(c) Unhappy and depressed.
(d) Nervous and angry.

4. This series was intended to bring what?
(a) The best available drama to the television screen.
(b) The best available situation comedy to the television screen.
(c) The best available comedy to the television screen.
(d) The best available science fiction to the television screen.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Rod Serling born?

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

3. In 1946, Serling met who?

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

5. In 1953, when Serling's work appeared on television, how did the critics respond?

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