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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: The First Season 1959-1960.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. CBS executives were finally on board with Serling's work and what happened?
(a) Serling wrote more scripts before he signed a contract.
(b) A contract was signed.
(c) A contract was broken.
(d) A contract was considered.

2. When was Rod Serling born?
(a) Christmas Eve 1924.
(b) Good Friday 1924.
(c) Christmas Day 1924.
(d) Easter 1924.

3. Has Jenson ever been to Honolulu?
(a) No.
(b) Yes, but only once.
(c) Yes, just recently.
(d) Yes, many times.

4. Who was put in charge of the new series?
(a) Rod Serling.
(b) John Castagliola.
(c) Buck Houghton.
(d) Bill Self.

5. Fortunately for Serling, ____________________ was still a relatively new medium.
(a) Advertising.
(b) Radio.
(c) Television.
(d) Film.

Short Answer Questions

1. Serling's girlfriend recalls that Serling had a reputation of being what?

2. Why does the main character in this story attempt suicide?

3. This series was intended to bring what?

4. What would eventually become synonymous with "The Twilight Zone?"

5. When Jenson awakes, he calls a phone number attached to the name of the ensign. A woman answers the phone and tells Jenson what?

(see the answer key)

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