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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. What caused many complications at this location?
(a) The rough foliage of Yellow Stone.
(b) The extreme heat of Death Valley.
(c) The steep walls of the Grand Canyon.
(d) The bears in the Smoky Mountains.

2. Where did Houghton decide to film the show?
(a) In the Smoky Mountains.
(b) In the Grand Canyon.
(c) In Death Valley.
(d) In Yellow Stone.

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

4. What script told the story of an amnesiac who is unable to find another living person in a small town?.
(a) Who am I?
(b) Where are you?
(c) Where Am I?
(d) Where is Everybody?

5. Who was put in charge of the new series?
(a) Rod Serling.
(b) Buck Houghton.
(c) Bill Self.
(d) John Castagliola.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Serling feel as the censorship increased?

2. Serling's girlfriend recalls that Serling had a reputation of being what?

3. For what position was Buck Houghton suggested?

4. Does anyone believe the premonition?

5. How does Houghton feel about joining Serling's team?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Rod's personality.

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

5. Why was Serling able to break into television?

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

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

8. What is the original opening narration?

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

10. What were the contractual agreements made by Serling?

(see the answer keys)

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