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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) 18.
(b) 48.
(c) 38.
(d) 28.

2. Serling's older brother Bob often jokes that the family could not get Rod to do what?
(a) Smile.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Talk.
(d) Shut up.

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

4. What does "Mr. Denton on Doomsday" detail?
(a) The life of Al Denton, a corporate lawyer.
(b) The life of Al Denton, a cowboy turned actor.
(c) The life of Al Denton, a school teacher turned priest.
(d) The life of Al Denton, a feared gunslinger-turned town drunk.

5. For what position was Buck Houghton suggested?
(a) Acting coach.
(b) Producer.
(c) Manager.
(d) Writer.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the dream, Jenson attempts to warn people about what?

2. Eventually, "The Time Element" would end up as _______________ the pilot episode of "The Twilight Zone."

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

4. " It is a __________ ground between light and shadow, and it lies between the pit of man's fear and the sunlight of his knowledge."

5. How does Houghton refer to "Walking Distance?"

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the original opening narration?

3. Why was Serling asked to write another script?

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

5. Describe "The Lonely."

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

7. Why does Houghton refer to "Walking Distance" as one of the best shows created in "The Twilight Zone?"

8. What were the contractual agreements made by Serling?

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

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

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