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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 does Houghton feel about joining Serling's team?
(a) Content.
(b) Enthusiastic.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Upset.

2. In the dream, Jenson attempts to warn people about what?
(a) The impending war in Korea.
(b) The impending war in the Pacific.
(c) The impending war in Europe.
(d) The impending attack on Pearl Harbor.

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

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

5. Serling went into freelance writing, an occupation that was what?
(a) Predictable.
(b) Exciting.
(c) Very high-paying.
(d) Unsteady at best.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. This series was intended to bring what?

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

4. In what episode does Serling present a story of a man who attempts to warn the Army before the attack on Pearl Harbor?

5. After the first year, Serling changed from physical education to what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe "Escape Clause."

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

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

6. Why was Serling able to break into television?

7. Describe "Walking Distance."

8. Describe Rod's personality.

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

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

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