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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. After the move, Rod went to work as a staff writer for whom?
(a) WXT Radio.
(b) WRT Radio.
(c) WKW Radio.
(d) WLW Radio.
2. In the dream, Jenson attempts to warn people about what?
(a) The impending war in Europe.
(b) The impending war in Korea.
(c) The impending attack on Pearl Harbor.
(d) The impending war in the Pacific.
3. In order to gain his bearings, where does the psychiatrist go?
(a) A gym.
(b) A gambling hall.
(c) A corner mart.
(d) A local bar.
4. What does "Mr. Denton on Doomsday" detail?
(a) The life of Al Denton, a cowboy turned actor.
(b) The life of Al Denton, a corporate lawyer.
(c) The life of Al Denton, a school teacher turned priest.
(d) The life of Al Denton, a feared gunslinger-turned town drunk.
5. Eventually, "The Time Element" would end up as _______________ the pilot episode of "The Twilight Zone."
(a) A precursor for.
(b) A replacement for.
(c) The opposite of.
(d) The same as.
6. How did Serling feel as the censorship increased?
(a) He became more worried.
(b) He became more safe.
(c) He became more angry.
(d) He became more frustrated.
7. What does Jenson do about his recurring dream?
(a) He visits a priest.
(b) He visits a psychiatrist.
(c) He tries to forget it.
(d) He visits his mother.
8. Why does this character admit to killing his wife?
(a) He does not love her.
(b) He wants others to know how powerful he is.
(c) He wants to feel the effects of the electric chair.
(d) He feels guilty about what he had done.
9. Who is Pete Jenson in this first episode?
(a) A part-time successful coach and bartender.
(b) A part-time unsuccssful coach and bartender.
(c) A part-time unsuccessful bookie and bartender.
(d) A part-time successful bookie and bartender.
10. Who is Martin Sloan?
(a) A 36-year-old president of a corporation.
(b) A 36-year-old successful banker.
(c) A 36-year-old vice president of an ad agency.
(d) A 36-year-old movie executive.
11. In 1946, Serling met who?
(a) Candace Loraine Kramer.
(b) Corey Lisa Kramer.
(c) Carrie Lynn Kramer.
(d) Carolyn Louise Kramer.
12. How does Houghton refer to "Walking Distance?"
(a) As one of the worst shows created in "The Twilight Zone."
(b) As one of the best shows created in "The Twilight Zone."
(c) As one of the scariest shows created in "The Twilight Zone."
(d) As one of the most controversial shows created in "The Twilight Zone."
13. CBS would own the remaining what percent of the show?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Zero.
(c) Fifty.
(d) Twenty.
14. How might Rod Serling be described?
(a) Nervous and angry.
(b) Attractive and articulate.
(c) Unhappy and depressed.
(d) Shy and quiet.
15. Does anyone believe the premonition?
(a) Yes, only a few people.
(b) No.
(c) Yes, everyone.
(d) Yes, most people.
Short Answer Questions
1. In 1953, when Serling's work appeared on television, how did the critics respond?
2. Rod enlisted in what U.S. Army division?
3. Who was the Serlings' other son?
4. Has Jenson ever been to Honolulu?
5. After graduation, the Serlings moved where?
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