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

2. This series was intended to bring what?
(a) The best available situation comedy to the television screen.
(b) The best available drama to the television screen.
(c) The best available science fiction to the television screen.
(d) The best available comedy to the television screen.

3. Serling went into freelance writing, an occupation that was what?
(a) Predictable.
(b) Very high-paying.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Unsteady at best.

4. What was one of the first jobs assigned to Houghton?
(a) To find a studio in which to shoot the series.
(b) To make sure props had been purchased.
(c) To work with the actors on their dialogue.
(d) To write ten new scripts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did television executives not allow the character to warn the Army?

2. One of the episodes sponsored by the Ford Motor Company required that what be done?

3. Who is Martin Sloan?

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

5. While in the service, Serling trained as what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was Serling asked to write another script?

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

3. What did Serling do in Cincinnati?

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

5. Describe "Escape Clause."

6. Why was the production of "Playhouse 90" difficult?

7. What does Serling do over the next nine months?

8. What is the purpose of this book?

9. What is the original opening narration?

10. What were the contractual agreements made by Serling?

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