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

2. In 1956, Serling eventually landed a scriptwriting position for what?
(a) The sci-fi series "Playhouse 90."
(b) The comedy series "Playhouse 90."
(c) The drama series "Playhouse 90."
(d) The sitcom series "Playhouse 90."

3. Serling went into freelance writing, an occupation that was what?
(a) Very high-paying.
(b) Exciting.
(c) Predictable.
(d) Unsteady at best.

4. Who is Pete Jenson in this first episode?
(a) A part-time successful bookie and bartender.
(b) A part-time unsuccssful coach and bartender.
(c) A part-time unsuccessful bookie and bartender.
(d) A part-time successful coach and bartender.

5. Since "The Time Element" had already appeared on the "Desilu Playhouse," what was Serling required to do?
(a) Write a new hour-long script.
(b) Write a half hour script.
(c) Help hire a new cast.
(d) Add more characters into the script.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Serling would be required to write what percent of the scripts for the show's first season?

3. When did the Serlings move to Binghamton, New York?

4. Executives were dead set against buying "The Twilight Zone" as a serial and were eventually convinced to take on the series by whom?

5. After reading the show's script, how did the CBS executives feel about the premise of "The Twilight Zone?"

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