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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Now that the series was on its way, Serling was given the task of doing what?
(a) Hiring actors.
(b) Finding celebrities to be in his episodes.
(c) Writing the opening narration.
(d) Rehearsing scenes with actors.

2. For what position was Buck Houghton suggested?
(a) Manager.
(b) Acting coach.
(c) Writer.
(d) Producer.

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

4. Around whom does "Escape Clause" revolve?
(a) Mr. Al Denton.
(b) Mr. Pete Jenson.
(c) Mr. Sterling Hayden.
(d) Mr. Walter Bedeker.

5. Who would eventually deliver the opening narration?
(a) Houghton.
(b) Nelson.
(c) Serling.
(d) Kramer.

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

7. To what do some surmise Serling's military experience was the beginning?
(a) His interest in science fiction.
(b) His interest in war.
(c) His lifelong battle with nightmares and depression.
(d) His lifelong battle with CBS.

8. Now that the series was underway, Rod Serling requested that _________________ continue to work as the show's producer.
(a) Charles Beaumont.
(b) Bill Self.
(c) He.
(d) Buck Houghton.

9. The positive response convinced CBS executives to do what?
(a) Give "The Twilight Zone" a late night time slot.
(b) Give "The Twilight Zone" a chance.
(c) Sell "The Twilight Zone" to ABC.
(d) Give "The Twilight Zone" two seasons.

10. CBS would own the remaining what percent of the show?
(a) Fifty.
(b) Twenty.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Zero.

11. Does anyone believe the premonition?
(a) Yes, everyone.
(b) Yes, most people.
(c) No.
(d) Yes, only a few people.

12. Serling eventually became involved in writing scripts for what?
(a) Television.
(b) Movies.
(c) Commercials.
(d) The radio.

13. How does this character strike a deal with the Devil?
(a) By trading his soul to be the most handsome man alive.
(b) By trading his soul for immortality.
(c) By trading his soul to be the best baseball player.
(d) By trading his soul for wealth.

14. Where did Houghton decide to film the show?
(a) In Yellow Stone.
(b) In Death Valley.
(c) In the Grand Canyon.
(d) In the Smoky Mountains.

15. Serling's older brother Bob often jokes that the family could not get Rod to do what?
(a) Smile.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Talk.
(d) Shut up.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. "This is the dimension of ______________."

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

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

5. CBS executives were finally on board with Serling's work and what happened?

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