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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. How did the show end up off the air?
(a) CBS sold it to ABC.
(b) CBS inserted a new show into "The Twilight Zone" time slot.
(c) Serling had it pulled from the air.
(d) CBS cancelled it.

2. Houghton eventually took a job with Four Star Productions. Fearing that the show would not be renewed, Serling took a job as what?
(a) An instructor at Ohio University.
(b) An instructor at Akron University.
(c) An instructor at The Ohio State University.
(d) An instructor at Antioch College.

3. How might Rod Serling be described?
(a) Attractive and articulate.
(b) Shy and quiet.
(c) Nervous and angry.
(d) Unhappy and depressed.

4. Who was put in charge of the new series?
(a) Rod Serling.
(b) John Castagliola.
(c) Buck Houghton.
(d) Bill Self.

5. At what is "Mr. Dingle, The Strong" an attempt?
(a) To create a suspenseful story.
(b) To create a scary story.
(c) To create and-out boffo comedy.
(d) To create a realistic story.

Short Answer Questions

1. The story was written by Montgomery Pittman, who had previously directed what?

2. Serling would be required to write what percent of the scripts for the show's first season?

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

4. Suddenly, Serling was faced with what?

5. Is the story of the bomber based on true fact?

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