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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of 1962, "The Twilight Zone" had been unable to find what?
(a) New actors for the fourth season.
(b) A good time slot for the fourth season.
(c) New writers for the fourth season.
(d) A sponsor for the fourth season until the last minute.

2. What had CBS inadvertently changed?
(a) The plots.
(b) The writer.
(c) The title.
(d) The purpose.

3. The story revolves around winning and losing and being careful what you wish for because __________________.
(a) You will get it.
(b) You might get it.
(c) You might not get it.
(d) You will not get it.

4. The story was made even more interesting by the fact that the two actors were cast __________________ what would be expected.
(a) As.
(b) Similar to.
(c) Against.
(d) Very close to.

5. When Mr. Dingle discovers his new-found strength, what does he begin to do?
(a) Tries to hide it.
(b) He secretly uses it.
(c) Exhibits the power by performing a variety of tricks.
(d) He buys a costume to camouflage his identity.

6. In "Once Upon a Time," the story revolves around who?
(a) Woodrow Mulligan.
(b) Meredith Wilson.
(c) Woodrow Wilson.
(d) Amy Mulligan.

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

8. How many of the 68 scripts had Rod written?
(a) 37.
(b) 47.
(c) 67.
(d) 57.

9. The first show of the second season was what?
(a) "Gremlins."
(b) "King Nine Will Not Return."
(c) "The Lonely."
(d) "Two."

10. It became obvious that by the end of the fourth season "Twilight Zone" had begun to do what?
(a) Show its age.
(b) Annoy audiences.
(c) Become more popular.
(d) Tire the CBS executives.

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

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

13. Houghton eventually took a job with Four Star Productions. Fearing that the show would not be renewed, Serling took a job as what?
(a) An instructor at The Ohio State University.
(b) An instructor at Antioch College.
(c) An instructor at Akron University.
(d) An instructor at Ohio University.

14. The first episode of the third season was titled what?
(a) "Two."
(b) "Four."
(c) "One."
(d) "Three."

15. With whom was Houghton thrilled to work?
(a) Buster Brown.
(b) Buster Keaton.
(c) Alex Keaton.
(d) Michael Keaton.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what is "The Thirteenth Mannequin?"

2. How does Charley feel when he sees a beautiful mechanical doll seated at a miniature harpsichord playing Mozart's Piano Sonata in A Major?

3. By the end of the third season, "The Twilight Zone" had become what?

4. By the beginning of the third season, what was happening to Rod Serling?

5. What does Charley Parkes do every day?

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