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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. After reading the show's script, how did the CBS executives feel about the premise of "The Twilight Zone?"
(a) Enthusiastic.
(b) Upset.
(c) Confused.
(d) Worried.

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

3. Why does the main character in this story attempt suicide?
(a) He wants to die.
(b) He is fascinated with the fact that he is unable to die.
(c) He wants to show the Devil that he could die.
(d) He feels hopeless.

4. What is one of Houghton's biggest concerns regarding the filming of this episode?
(a) Whether the volleyball will work as a companion.
(b) Where to find the perfect female robot.
(c) Where to find a picture for the wife.
(d) Where to find the place to film the events on the asteroid.

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?
(a) Her son, the ensign, was killed in Germany.
(b) Her son, the ensign, and his wife had been killed at Pearl Harbor.
(c) Her son, the ensign, is sitting right next to her.
(d) Her son, the ensign, is living in Hawaii with his wife.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. CBS would own the remaining what percent of the show?

3. Who was put in charge of the new series?

4. What script told the story of an amnesiac who is unable to find another living person in a small town?.

5. Around whom does "Escape Clause" revolve?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Rod's experience in the Army.

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

5. What task is Serling given, which is eventually delivered by him?

6. What did Serling do in Cincinnati?

7. Why was Serling able to break into television?

8. Describe "Walking Distance."

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

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

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