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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. Who would eventually deliver the opening narration?
(a) Kramer.
(b) Serling.
(c) Houghton.
(d) Nelson.

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

3. 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.

4. What was one of the first jobs assigned to Houghton?
(a) To find a studio in which to shoot the series.
(b) To work with the actors on their dialogue.
(c) To write ten new scripts.
(d) To make sure props had been purchased.

5. Why does this character admit to killing his wife?
(a) He wants to feel the effects of the electric chair.
(b) He wants others to know how powerful he is.
(c) He feels guilty about what he had done.
(d) He does not love her.

Short Answer Questions

1. " It is a __________ ground between light and shadow, and it lies between the pit of man's fear and the sunlight of his knowledge."

2. Who was the Serlings' other son?

3. Why does the main character in this story attempt suicide?

4. How does this character strike a deal with the Devil?

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

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