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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 first episode of the third season was titled what?
(a) "Two."
(b) "One."
(c) "Three."
(d) "Four."

2. Pittman manages to turn a volatile situation into ________________ tale.
(a) An optimistic.
(b) A scary.
(c) A sad.
(d) An explosive.

3. The show was finally renewed, but what was changed?
(a) The format.
(b) The type of plots.
(c) The actors.
(d) The writers.

4. What does Charley Parkes do every day?
(a) He goes to a library to learn Spanish.
(b) He goes to a local musuem to get away from the rest of the world.
(c) He goes to a library to get away from the rest of the world.
(d) He goes to a local museum to study the art and artifacts.

5. By the end of the third season, "The Twilight Zone" had become what?
(a) Almost obselete.
(b) A waste in CBS's prime time slot.
(c) Criticized by the public.
(d) Ingrained in the American culture.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Miniature" is considered to be what?

2. What had CBS inadvertently changed?

3. When the doctor and Charley's family arrive at the museum, what do they find?

4. As the second season of "The Twilight Zone" prepared for its debut, it was clear that the show had found what?

5. With whom was Houghton thrilled to work?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was "The Twilight Zone" changed for the fourth season?

2. Describe "Mr. Dingle, The Strong."

3. Who wrote "Two"? What is intriguing about this story?

4. What did followers do to show their loyalty to "The Twilight Zone"?

5. What other duties did Serling have that added to his fatigue?

6. How did this lawsuit affect "Miniature"?

7. How did Houghton feel about working with Buster Keaton? Why?

8. By whom was "Miniature" written? How was this story described?

9. How important was "The Twilight Zone" by the end of the third season?

10. What was unique about the interest of major stars in this series?

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