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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Six: The Fourth Season 1963.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Charley feel when he sees a beautiful mechanical doll seated at a miniature harpsichord playing Mozart's Piano Sonata in A Major?
(a) Scared.
(b) Fascinated.
(c) Worried.
(d) Annoyed.

2. 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.

3. A major bonus for the producers of the show was what?
(a) Audience members wanted to be in episodes for free.
(b) Many famous writers wanted to work on scripts.
(c) Serling was easy to work with.
(d) Major stars were eager to appear in one of Serling's bizarre tales.

4. For what are the two Venusians looking?
(a) The two-headed martian.
(b) Mr. Dingle's mother.
(c) The Devil.
(d) A human on which to perform an intellectual experiment.

5. The fourth season of "The Twilight Zone" brought what?
(a) Subtle changes.
(b) Some changes.
(c) Very few changes.
(d) Noticeable changes.

Short Answer Questions

1. After reading the show's script, how did the CBS executives feel about the premise of "The Twilight Zone?"

2. Who takes Corrigan into custody?

3. Houghton eventually took a job with Four Star Productions. Fearing that the show would not be renewed, Serling took a job as what?

4. Who is Martin Sloan?

5. The position enabled Serling to gain a reputation as what?

(see the answer key)

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