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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. What was one way in which producers accomplished the goal mentioned in #26?
(a) They spent a great deal of money on the sets.
(b) They spent a large amount of money on advertising.
(c) They hired famous directors and writers.
(d) They hired major stars.

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

3. Has Jenson ever been to Honolulu?
(a) No.
(b) Yes, but only once.
(c) Yes, just recently.
(d) Yes, many times.

4. In the dream, Jenson attempts to warn people about what?
(a) The impending war in Korea.
(b) The impending war in Europe.
(c) The impending attack on Pearl Harbor.
(d) The impending war in the Pacific.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Houghton refer to "Walking Distance?"

2. Why does this character admit to killing his wife?

3. Eventually, "The Time Element" would end up as _______________ the pilot episode of "The Twilight Zone."

4. Who is Pete Jenson in this first episode?

5. Serling's older brother Bob often jokes that the family could not get Rod to do what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was Houghton's biggest concern for filming "The Lonely?"

3. What is the purpose of this book?

4. Describe "Escape Clause."

5. Describe Rod's personality.

6. What is the original opening narration?

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

8. Why was Serling able to break into television?

9. How was "Playhouse 90" a good experience for Serling?

10. What is one of the first jobs for Houghton?

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