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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. The positive response convinced CBS executives to do what?
(a) Give "The Twilight Zone" a chance.
(b) Sell "The Twilight Zone" to ABC.
(c) Give "The Twilight Zone" two seasons.
(d) Give "The Twilight Zone" a late night time slot.

2. Why did television executives not allow the character to warn the Army?
(a) The company was afraid of offending the Pentagon.
(b) The company does not like the Army.
(c) The company was afraid the government would take the show off the air.
(d) Many members of the company were veterans.

3. Does anyone believe the premonition?
(a) Yes, only a few people.
(b) Yes, everyone.
(c) Yes, most people.
(d) No.

4. Now that the series was underway, Rod Serling requested that _________________ continue to work as the show's producer.
(a) Bill Self.
(b) Charles Beaumont.
(c) Buck Houghton.
(d) He.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why could "The Twilight Zone" not be filmed permanently at Universal?

2. This series was intended to bring what?

3. Although Serling admitted that "The Time Element" was certainly not a masterpiece, the show received more _____________ than any other show that premiered on the "Desilu Playhouse."

4. What does Jenson do about his recurring dream?

5. Around whom does "Escape Clause" revolve?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Serling do in Cincinnati?

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

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

4. Describe "Escape Clause."

5. Why was Serling able to break into television?

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

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

8. Why was Serling asked to write another script?

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

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

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