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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. When were Serling and his fiancee married?
(a) 1951.
(b) 1950.
(c) 1949.
(d) 1948.

2. When Jenson awakes, he calls a phone number attached to the name of the ensign. A woman answers the phone and tells Jenson what?
(a) Her son, the ensign, is living in Hawaii with his wife.
(b) Her son, the ensign, was killed in Germany.
(c) Her son, the ensign, is sitting right next to her.
(d) Her son, the ensign, and his wife had been killed at Pearl Harbor.

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

4. How did some refer to Houghton?
(a) As one of the best producers around.
(b) As a good acting coach.
(c) As a good manager.
(d) As one of the best writers around.

5. Now that the series was underway, Rod Serling requested that _________________ continue to work as the show's producer.
(a) Bill Self.
(b) Buck Houghton.
(c) Charles Beaumont.
(d) He.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Martin Sloan?

3. Who would eventually deliver the opening narration?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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