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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. As the second season of "The Twilight Zone" prepared for its debut, it was clear that the show had found what?
(a) A new producer.
(b) A loyal audience.
(c) An unsure audience.
(d) Young writers.

2. A major bonus for the producers of the show was what?
(a) Major stars were eager to appear in one of Serling's bizarre tales.
(b) Many famous writers wanted to work on scripts.
(c) Audience members wanted to be in episodes for free.
(d) Serling was easy to work with.

3. The format was expanded from the original half hour length to what?
(a) A full hour.
(b) A two hour mini series.
(c) A half hour.
(d) A three hour mini series.

4. At what is "Mr. Dingle, The Strong" an attempt?
(a) To create a suspenseful story.
(b) To create and-out boffo comedy.
(c) To create a realistic story.
(d) To create a scary story.

5. Why did this happen to "Miniature?"
(a) It was too long for the time slot.
(b) There were already enough episodes to fill the season.
(c) A lawsuit was filed by a writer who said the show was similar to a script he had submitted.
(d) It was not well-liked by the public.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes Corrigan into custody?

2. The story was written by Montgomery Pittman, who had previously directed what?

3. Who was the new producer brought on board?

4. In "Once Upon a Time," the story revolves around who?

5. "Miniature" was written by whom?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did this lawsuit affect "Miniature"?

2. Describe the first episode of the third season.

3. Describe "Back There."

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

5. What does Serling think about this change in format?

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

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

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

9. How was Serling's career as a teacher harder than he imagined it would be?

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

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