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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what episode does Serling present a story of a man who attempts to warn the Army before the attack on Pearl Harbor?
(a) Where is Everybody?
(b) The Lonely.
(c) Two.
(d) The Time Element.

2. Where was the filming of "The Lonely" completed?
(a) Warner Bros.
(b) Disney.
(c) Universal.
(d) MGM.

3. The position enabled Serling to gain a reputation as what?
(a) An unusual scriptwriter.
(b) A comedic scriptwriter.
(c) A mediocre scriptwriter.
(d) A solid and talented scriptwriter.

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

5. What does Jenson do about his recurring dream?
(a) He visits a priest.
(b) He visits his mother.
(c) He visits a psychiatrist.
(d) He tries to forget it.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1956, Serling eventually landed a scriptwriting position for what?

2. Serling's girlfriend recalls that Serling had a reputation of being what?

3. Does anyone believe the premonition?

4. What does Serling continue to stress is the point of "The Twilight Zone?"

5. In 1946, Serling met who?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the idea behind the final script for "The Time Element?"

2. What is known about Rod Serling's family?

3. What did Serling do in Cincinnati?

4. What is the initial idea for "The Time Element?" Why is it rejected?

5. What is the purpose of this book?

6. Why were the executives worried about buying "The Twilight Zone" as a serial?

7. What is the original opening narration?

8. What were the contractual agreements made by Serling?

9. Why was Serling asked to write another script?

10. Describe Rod's experience in the Army.

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