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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. By the end of the third season, "The Twilight Zone" had become what?
(a) A waste in CBS's prime time slot.
(b) Ingrained in the American culture.
(c) Criticized by the public.
(d) Almost obselete.

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

3. When did the Serlings move to Binghamton, New York?
(a) Shortly after Rod's birth.
(b) Shortly before Rod's birth.
(c) Shortly after Rod's first birthday.
(d) Shortly before Rod's first birthday.

4. The show's creator was working on a screenplay adaptation for what?
(a) Five Days in September.
(b) Six Days in April.
(c) Seven Days in May.
(d) Twenty-eight Days in February.

5. Why did this happen to "Miniature?"
(a) It was not well-liked by the public.
(b) There were already enough episodes to fill the season.
(c) It was too long for the time slot.
(d) A lawsuit was filed by a writer who said the show was similar to a script he had submitted.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jenson awakes, he calls a phone number attached to the name of the ensign. A woman answers the phone and tells Jenson what?

2. Serling's girlfriend recalls that Serling had a reputation of being what?

3. For what are the two Venusians looking?

4. What lands Charley in an asylum?

5. Perhaps the most disturbing episode of the second season is what?

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