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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Five: The Third Season 1961-1962.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Since "The Time Element" had already appeared on the "Desilu Playhouse," what was Serling required to do?
(a) Write a new hour-long script.
(b) Help hire a new cast.
(c) Add more characters into the script.
(d) Write a half hour script.

2. As with many of Serling's tales, "Back There" deals with what?
(a) Fear.
(b) A single character.
(c) Unusual characters.
(d) Time travel.

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

4. As the second season debuted, many actors offered to appear on the show for how much?
(a) Half the price.
(b) One third the price.
(c) The usual price.
(d) One fourth the price.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Serling continue to stress is the point of "The Twilight Zone?"

2. The first episode of the third season was titled what?

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

4. After graduation, the Serlings moved where?

5. At the beginning of 1962, "The Twilight Zone" had been unable to find what?

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