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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Entering The Twilight Zone.

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 comedy series "Playhouse 90."
(d) The drama series "Playhouse 90."

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

3. Now that the series was on its way, Serling was given the task of doing what?
(a) Rehearsing scenes with actors.
(b) Writing the opening narration.
(c) Finding celebrities to be in his episodes.
(d) Hiring actors.

4. "It is an area that might be called ________________."
(a) Twilight.
(b) The Twilight Zone.
(c) New Moon.
(d) The Zone.

5. The positive response convinced CBS executives to do what?
(a) Give "The Twilight Zone" a late night time slot.
(b) Give "The Twilight Zone" a chance.
(c) Give "The Twilight Zone" two seasons.
(d) Sell "The Twilight Zone" to ABC.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. "There is a sixth dimension beyond that which is ______________. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity."

3. In 1946, Serling met who?

4. " It is a __________ ground between light and shadow, and it lies between the pit of man's fear and the sunlight of his knowledge."

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

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