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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. Why did executives from the networks heavily censor the show's scripts?
(a) In order to placate sponsors.
(b) In order to attract sponsors.
(c) In order to be politically correct.
(d) In order to placate the viewers.

2. What did executives think about Serling's new script?
(a) They thought it was too predictable.
(b) They thought it was too strange.
(c) They thought it was too scary.
(d) They thought it was depressing.

3. Where was the filming of "The Lonely" completed?
(a) Warner Bros.
(b) Disney.
(c) MGM.
(d) Universal.

4. What was the main objection of television executives?
(a) The Time Element and similar scripts were expensive.
(b) The Time Element and similar scripts required celebrity actors.
(c) The Time Element and similar scripts were left open ended.
(d) The Time Element and similar scripts were boring.

5. What does Serling continue to stress is the point of "The Twilight Zone?"
(a) The fashion factor.
(b) The predictability factor.
(c) The unbelievability factor.
(d) The fear factor.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What story revolves around a man serving a 50-year sentence for murder on an isolated asteroid?

3. "This is the dimension of ______________."

4. Rod resided in Binghamto until he joined the Army at what age?

5. CBS would own the remaining what percent of the show?

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