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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who has decided to give Mr. Dingle the strength of 300 men?
(a) The Devil.
(b) A two-headed Martian.
(c) God.
(d) His mother.

3. The fourth season of "The Twilight Zone" brought what?
(a) Noticeable changes.
(b) Very few changes.
(c) Some changes.
(d) Subtle changes.

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

5. 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 Ohio University.
(b) An instructor at The Ohio State University.
(c) An instructor at Akron University.
(d) An instructor at Antioch College.

6. When Mr. Dingle decides to perform for a live television audience, what happens?
(a) He destroys the set.
(b) His additional strength is taken away.
(c) The audience fears him.
(d) He becomes very popular.

7. Pittman manages to turn a volatile situation into ________________ tale.
(a) An explosive.
(b) A sad.
(c) An optimistic.
(d) A scary.

8. With what does Houghton note that the CBS executives were becoming increasingly concerned?
(a) The budget.
(b) The set.
(c) Story ideas.
(d) Serling.

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

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

11. The production of the story was expensive. Did this prove to be worth it?
(a) Yes.
(b) Somewhat.
(c) Not at first.
(d) No.

12. The show's new length made production much ___________________.
(a) Easier.
(b) Less difficult.
(c) More difficult.
(d) More exciting.

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

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

15. A major bonus for the producers of the show was what?
(a) Serling was easy to work with.
(b) Many famous writers wanted to work on scripts.
(c) Audience members wanted to be in episodes for free.
(d) Major stars were eager to appear in one of Serling's bizarre tales.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. How did Houghton and others feel about these changes?

3. Is the story of the bomber based on true fact?

4. As the second season debuted, many actors offered to appear on the show for how much?

5. Suddenly, Serling was faced with what?

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