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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. Over the next nine months Serling wrote _______ scripts, each falling into one of three basic categories: fantasy, science fiction, and horror.
(a) 38.
(b) 48.
(c) 18.
(d) 28.

2. Who is Martin Sloan?
(a) A 36-year-old president of a corporation.
(b) A 36-year-old successful banker.
(c) A 36-year-old movie executive.
(d) A 36-year-old vice president of an ad agency.

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

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

5. " It is a __________ ground between light and shadow, and it lies between the pit of man's fear and the sunlight of his knowledge."
(a) Fore.
(b) Side.
(c) Middle.
(d) Back.

Short Answer Questions

1. After graduation, the Serlings moved where?

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

3. In 1946, Serling met who?

4. Who is Pete Jenson in this first episode?

5. When Jenson awakes, he calls a phone number attached to the name of the ensign. A woman answers the phone and tells Jenson what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Serling do in Cincinnati?

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

3. What is the original opening narration?

4. Why was Serling asked to write another script?

5. Why was Serling able to break into television?

6. What does the psychiatrist do after being shook up by his session with Pete Jenson? What does the psychiatrist learn?

7. Describe Rod's experience in the Army.

8. What were the contractual agreements made by Serling?

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

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

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