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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. How did some refer to Houghton?
(a) As one of the best writers around.
(b) As a good manager.
(c) As one of the best producers around.
(d) As a good acting coach.

2. Who would eventually deliver the opening narration?
(a) Houghton.
(b) Serling.
(c) Nelson.
(d) Kramer.

3. How does this character strike a deal with the Devil?
(a) By trading his soul to be the best baseball player.
(b) By trading his soul for wealth.
(c) By trading his soul to be the most handsome man alive.
(d) By trading his soul for immortality.

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

5. What was one way in which producers accomplished the goal mentioned in #26?
(a) They spent a large amount of money on advertising.
(b) They hired famous directors and writers.
(c) They hired major stars.
(d) They spent a great deal of money on the sets.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of Houghton's biggest concerns regarding the filming of this episode?

2. Why does the main character in this story attempt suicide?

3. What story revolves around a man serving a 50-year sentence for murder on an isolated asteroid?

4. To what do some surmise Serling's military experience was the beginning?

5. After being discharged from the Army, Serling used the GI Bill to continue his education where?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe "Walking Distance."

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

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

5. What is the original opening narration?

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

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

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

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

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

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