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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In order to gain his bearings, where does the psychiatrist go?
(a) A corner mart.
(b) A gym.
(c) A local bar.
(d) A gambling hall.

2. Rod enlisted in what U.S. Army division?
(a) 21st Cavalry Division.
(b) 11th Airborne Division.
(c) 13th Airborne Division.
(d) 3rd Infantry Division.

3. How did Serling feel as the censorship increased?
(a) He became more safe.
(b) He became more angry.
(c) He became more frustrated.
(d) He became more worried.

4. How does Houghton feel about joining Serling's team?
(a) Enthusiastic.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Content.
(d) Upset.

5. Serling was encouraged to do what?
(a) Become an editor.
(b) Write more scripts.
(c) Make several scripts into movies.
(d) Quit writing.

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

7. " It is a __________ ground between light and shadow, and it lies between the pit of man's fear and the sunlight of his knowledge."
(a) Middle.
(b) Side.
(c) Fore.
(d) Back.

8. What caused many complications at this location?
(a) The extreme heat of Death Valley.
(b) The rough foliage of Yellow Stone.
(c) The bears in the Smoky Mountains.
(d) The steep walls of the Grand Canyon.

9. CBS executives were finally on board with Serling's work and what happened?
(a) A contract was broken.
(b) Serling wrote more scripts before he signed a contract.
(c) A contract was signed.
(d) A contract was considered.

10. What does "Mr. Denton on Doomsday" detail?
(a) The life of Al Denton, a corporate lawyer.
(b) The life of Al Denton, a school teacher turned priest.
(c) The life of Al Denton, a feared gunslinger-turned town drunk.
(d) The life of Al Denton, a cowboy turned actor.

11. "It is an area that might be called ________________."
(a) The Zone.
(b) Twilight.
(c) The Twilight Zone.
(d) New Moon.

12. When was Rod Serling born?
(a) Christmas Day 1924.
(b) Good Friday 1924.
(c) Easter 1924.
(d) Christmas Eve 1924.

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

14. Who was the man's only company on this asteroid?
(a) A young woman.
(b) A robot designed to look and behave like a human woman.
(c) A picture of his wife.
(d) A volleyball.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Fortunately for Serling, ____________________ was still a relatively new medium.

2. Why could "The Twilight Zone" not be filmed permanently at Universal?

3. 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."

4. What was the main objection of television executives?

5. After graduation, the Serlings moved where?

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