1. What happens when the psychiatrist is startled awake?
(a) He wonders where his patient went.
(b) He looks at the clock on the wall.
(c) He is confused about where he is.
(d) He knows that something is amiss.

2. How did some refer to Houghton?
(a) As a good acting coach.
(b) As one of the best producers around.
(c) As a good manager.
(d) As one of the best writers around.

3. Perhaps the most disturbing episode of the second season is what?
(a) Long Distance Call.
(b) The Lonely.
(c) Two.
(d) Miniature.

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

5. What would eventually become synonymous with "The Twilight Zone?"
(a) Each script was expensive.
(b) Each script having a surprise ending.
(c) Each script was scary.
(d) Each script was weird.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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."

2. When was Rod Serling born?

3. Where did Houghton decide to film the show?

4. What does Charley Parkes do every day?

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

(see the answer key)

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