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

2. Why does the main character in this story attempt suicide?
(a) He wants to die.
(b) He wants to show the Devil that he could die.
(c) He is fascinated with the fact that he is unable to die.
(d) He feels hopeless.

3. Serling would be required to write what percent of the scripts for the show's first season?
(a) Eighty.
(b) One hundred.
(c) Seventy.
(d) Fifty.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. This series was intended to bring what?

4. What does "Mr. Denton on Doomsday" detail?

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

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