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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. To what do some surmise Serling's military experience was the beginning?
(a) His interest in war.
(b) His lifelong battle with nightmares and depression.
(c) His lifelong battle with CBS.
(d) His interest in science fiction.

2. What would eventually become synonymous with "The Twilight Zone?"
(a) Each script was weird.
(b) Each script was scary.
(c) Each script was expensive.
(d) Each script having a surprise ending.

3. How does Houghton refer to "Walking Distance?"
(a) As one of the scariest shows created in "The Twilight Zone."
(b) As one of the worst shows created in "The Twilight Zone."
(c) As one of the most controversial shows created in "The Twilight Zone."
(d) As one of the best shows created in "The Twilight Zone."

4. Who is Martin Sloan?
(a) A 36-year-old president of a corporation.
(b) A 36-year-old vice president of an ad agency.
(c) A 36-year-old successful banker.
(d) A 36-year-old movie executive.

5. For what position was Buck Houghton suggested?
(a) Producer.
(b) Acting coach.
(c) Writer.
(d) Manager.

Short Answer Questions

1. Serling had written a number of __________ before and during college and had hopes of seeing one or more of those works come to fruition.

2. Has Jenson ever been to Honolulu?

3. Serling would maintain what percent ownership of the series, plus the original films?

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. Where was the filming of "The Lonely" completed?

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