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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was sad about "Miniature?"
(a) Much of the story had to be removed to fit into the time slot.
(b) It was never put into syndication.
(c) It was only put into syndication once.
(d) It was only seen as reruns.

2. When the doctor and Charley's family arrive at the museum, what do they find?
(a) Three miniature figures in the dollhouse.
(b) No miniature figures in the dollhouse.
(c) Two miniature figures in the dollhouse.
(d) One minitiature figure in the dollhouse.

3. When Charley is released from the asylum, where does he go?
(a) To the museum.
(b) To his home.
(c) To work.
(d) To the park.

4. The show was finally renewed, but what was changed?
(a) The format.
(b) The actors.
(c) The writers.
(d) The type of plots.

5. How is this show about the B-52 bomber similar to previous shows?
(a) A character has to find help when facing difficult circumstances.
(b) Ghosts appear to the living.
(c) Someone disappears.
(d) A character finds himself alone facing bizarre circumstances.

6. At what is "Mr. Dingle, The Strong" an attempt?
(a) To create a suspenseful story.
(b) To create and-out boffo comedy.
(c) To create a realistic story.
(d) To create a scary story.

7. For what are the two Venusians looking?
(a) The two-headed martian.
(b) Mr. Dingle's mother.
(c) A human on which to perform an intellectual experiment.
(d) The Devil.

8. To when is Corrigan taken back in time?
(a) George Washington's inauguration.
(b) The date of his birth.
(c) The date of Abraham Lincoln's assassination.
(d) His parents' wedding.

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

10. "The Twilight Zone" became a euphemism for what?
(a) Nearly any bizarre situation.
(b) Nearly any funny situation.
(c) Nearly any scary situation.
(d) Nearly any worrisome situation.

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

12. This janitor is disgruntled over the high prices of 1890 and decides to utilize a time travel helmet to send himself forward to what year?
(a) 1964.
(b) 1963.
(c) 1965.
(d) 1962.

13. What lands Charley in an asylum?
(a) He runs around outside screaming for the doll.
(b) He goes crazy and smashes the glass case surrounding the dollhouse.
(c) He tells everyone the doll is real.
(d) He tries to commit suicide.

14. Besides being a writer, Serling was called upon to play another role. What role was that?
(a) Set designer.
(b) Actor.
(c) Casting director.
(d) Giving a plug to the sponsoring company.

15. When Corrigan returns, what has happened to William?
(a) He is dead.
(b) He has disappeared.
(c) He is rich.
(d) He is poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. The production of the story was expensive. Did this prove to be worth it?

2. Who was the new producer brought on board?

3. The fourth season of "The Twilight Zone" brought what?

4. The audience was happy to shell out their hard earned money on what?

5. What does Charley Parkes do every day?

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