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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. In the dream, Jenson attempts to warn people about what?
(a) The impending war in Europe.
(b) The impending attack on Pearl Harbor.
(c) The impending war in the Pacific.
(d) The impending war in Korea.

2. How does Houghton feel about joining Serling's team?
(a) Enthusiastic.
(b) Content.
(c) Upset.
(d) Nervous.

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

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

5. Rod enlisted in what U.S. Army division?
(a) 13th Airborne Division.
(b) 21st Cavalry Division.
(c) 3rd Infantry Division.
(d) 11th Airborne Division.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the main objection of television executives?

2. What happens when the psychiatrist is startled awake?

3. One of the episodes sponsored by the Ford Motor Company required that what be done?

4. Has Jenson ever been to Honolulu?

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

(see the answer key)

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