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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 1946, Serling met who?
(a) Carolyn Louise Kramer.
(b) Carrie Lynn Kramer.
(c) Corey Lisa Kramer.
(d) Candace Loraine Kramer.

2. When were Serling and his fiancee married?
(a) 1951.
(b) 1950.
(c) 1949.
(d) 1948.

3. How did some refer to Houghton?
(a) As one of the best writers around.
(b) As a good manager.
(c) As a good acting coach.
(d) As one of the best producers around.

4. One of the episodes sponsored by the Ford Motor Company required that what be done?
(a) The name Ford must be mentioned one hundred times.
(b) A Ford car be found in every scene.
(c) The Chrysler Building be blacked out of the skyline because the two companies were competitors.
(d) The president of the Ford company must be a guest actor.

5. Serling was encouraged to do what?
(a) Quit writing.
(b) Make several scripts into movies.
(c) Become an editor.
(d) Write more scripts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Serling went into freelance writing, an occupation that was what?

2. What was one of the first jobs assigned to Houghton?

3. Who would eventually deliver the opening narration?

4. After completing basic training, Sterling was sent in to combat where?

5. Since "The Time Element" had already appeared on the "Desilu Playhouse," what was Serling required to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Serling have to do now that this first episode appeared on the "Desilu Playhouse?" Why?

2. Who does Rod want to be the show's producer? Who becomes the producer? Why?

3. Describe Serling's relationship with Carolyn Louise Kramer.

4. What did Rod do after being discharged from the Army?

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

6. Why was Serling asked to write another script?

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

8. How was "Playhouse 90" a negative experience?

9. What did Serling do in Cincinnati?

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

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