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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. Around whom does "Escape Clause" revolve?
(a) Mr. Pete Jenson.
(b) Mr. Sterling Hayden.
(c) Mr. Walter Bedeker.
(d) Mr. Al Denton.

2. This series was intended to bring what?
(a) The best available comedy to the television screen.
(b) The best available science fiction to the television screen.
(c) The best available situation comedy to the television screen.
(d) The best available drama to the television screen.

3. In 1946, Serling met who?
(a) Carrie Lynn Kramer.
(b) Corey Lisa Kramer.
(c) Carolyn Louise Kramer.
(d) Candace Loraine Kramer.

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

5. " It is a __________ ground between light and shadow, and it lies between the pit of man's fear and the sunlight of his knowledge."
(a) Middle.
(b) Side.
(c) Fore.
(d) Back.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Martin Sloan?

2. Since "The Time Element" had already appeared on the "Desilu Playhouse," what was Serling required to do?

3. How does Houghton refer to "Walking Distance?"

4. After being discharged from the Army, Serling used the GI Bill to continue his education where?

5. When were Serling and his fiancee married?

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