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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 1953, when Serling's work appeared on television, how did the critics respond?
(a) They raved over his work.
(b) Negatively.
(c) There was very little response.
(d) They thought his work was mediocre.

2. " It is a __________ ground between light and shadow, and it lies between the pit of man's fear and the sunlight of his knowledge."
(a) Side.
(b) Back.
(c) Middle.
(d) Fore.

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

4. What does Jenson do about his recurring dream?
(a) He visits his mother.
(b) He visits a psychiatrist.
(c) He tries to forget it.
(d) He visits a priest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. CBS executives were finally on board with Serling's work and what happened?

2. Since "The Time Element" had already appeared on the "Desilu Playhouse," what was Serling required to do?

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

4. Serling's older brother Bob often jokes that the family could not get Rod to do what?

5. Eventually, "The Time Element" would end up as _______________ the pilot episode of "The Twilight Zone."

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