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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. Suddenly, Serling was faced with what?
(a) The struggle to write good material for the show.
(b) The struggle to get the show back on the air.
(c) The struggle to move on from the show.
(d) The struggle to convince CBS to put the show back on the air.

2. The show's new length made production much ___________________.
(a) Less difficult.
(b) More difficult.
(c) More exciting.
(d) Easier.

3. The story was made even more interesting by the fact that the two actors were cast __________________ what would be expected.
(a) Very close to.
(b) Against.
(c) Similar to.
(d) As.

4. At the beginning of 1962, "The Twilight Zone" had been unable to find what?
(a) New actors for the fourth season.
(b) A good time slot for the fourth season.
(c) New writers for the fourth season.
(d) A sponsor for the fourth season until the last minute.

5. For what are the two Venusians looking?
(a) A human on which to perform an intellectual experiment.
(b) The two-headed martian.
(c) The Devil.
(d) Mr. Dingle's mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. The fourth season of "The Twilight Zone" brought what?

2. With whom was Houghton thrilled to work?

3. Who has decided to give Mr. Dingle the strength of 300 men?

4. The first show of the second season was what?

5. As with many of Serling's tales, "Back There" deals with what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe "Once Upon a Time".

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

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

4. Describe the first episode of the third season.

5. What is the first show of the second season? Describe this show.

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

7. Describe "Back There."

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

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

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

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