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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 too scary.
(b) They thought it was depressing.
(c) They thought it was too strange.
(d) They thought it was too predictable.

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

3. CBS executives were finally on board with Serling's work and what happened?
(a) A contract was considered.
(b) Serling wrote more scripts before he signed a contract.
(c) A contract was signed.
(d) A contract was broken.

4. When did the Serlings move to Binghamton, New York?
(a) Shortly before Rod's birth.
(b) Shortly after Rod's birth.
(c) Shortly after Rod's first birthday.
(d) Shortly before Rod's first birthday.

5. Although Serling admitted that "The Time Element" was certainly not a masterpiece, the show received more _____________ than any other show that premiered on the "Desilu Playhouse."
(a) Publicity.
(b) Money.
(c) Reviews.
(d) Mail.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what episode does Serling present a story of a man who attempts to warn the Army before the attack on Pearl Harbor?

2. This series was intended to bring what?

3. Over the next nine months Serling wrote _______ scripts, each falling into one of three basic categories: fantasy, science fiction, and horror.

4. Why could "The Twilight Zone" not be filmed permanently at Universal?

5. Rod enlisted in what U.S. Army division?

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