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

2. Serling's girlfriend recalls that Serling had a reputation of being what?
(a) Very serious.
(b) Very busy.
(c) A ladies man.
(d) A popular man.

3. What caused many complications at this location?
(a) The steep walls of the Grand Canyon.
(b) The rough foliage of Yellow Stone.
(c) The extreme heat of Death Valley.
(d) The bears in the Smoky Mountains.

4. After reading the show's script, how did the CBS executives feel about the premise of "The Twilight Zone?"
(a) Worried.
(b) Enthusiastic.
(c) Confused.
(d) Upset.

5. Serling went into freelance writing, an occupation that was what?
(a) Very high-paying.
(b) Exciting.
(c) Unsteady at best.
(d) Predictable.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Serling's older brother Bob often jokes that the family could not get Rod to do what?

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

5. "This is the dimension of ______________."

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