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

2. 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) Write a half hour script.
(c) Help hire a new cast.
(d) Add more characters into the script.

3. What did executives think about Serling's new script?
(a) They thought it was too predictable.
(b) They thought it was depressing.
(c) They thought it was too strange.
(d) They thought it was too scary.

4. Who takes Corrigan into custody?
(a) Mr. Wendell.
(b) Mr. Wilson.
(c) Mr. Wellington.
(d) Mr. Williams.

5. Eventually, "The Time Element" would end up as _______________ the pilot episode of "The Twilight Zone."
(a) A replacement for.
(b) The same as.
(c) The opposite of.
(d) A precursor for.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who would eventually deliver the opening narration?

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

3. For what are the two Venusians looking?

4. Over the next nine months Serling wrote _______ scripts, each falling into one of three basic categories: fantasy, science fiction, and horror.

5. The story revolves around winning and losing and being careful what you wish for because __________________.

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