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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. It became obvious that by the end of the fourth season "Twilight Zone" had begun to do what?
(a) Tire the CBS executives.
(b) Become more popular.
(c) Show its age.
(d) Annoy audiences.

2. The story was written by Montgomery Pittman, who had previously directed what?
(a) Will the Real Martian Please Sit Down?
(b) Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?
(c) Will the Real Slim Shady Please Stand Up?
(d) WIll the Real Martian Please Come See Me?

3. How does Charley feel when he sees a beautiful mechanical doll seated at a miniature harpsichord playing Mozart's Piano Sonata in A Major?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Scared.
(c) Fascinated.
(d) Worried.

4. About what is "The Thirteenth Mannequin?"
(a) A man who falls in love with a doll in a museum.
(b) An old man who has a relationship with a store mannequin.
(c) A young woman who has a relationship with a store mannequin.
(d) A woman who falls in love with a doll in a museum.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did the book MORE STORIES FROM THE TWILIGHT ZONE. written by Serling, go into its second printing?

2. What did some fans even invent?

3. As the second season debuted, many actors offered to appear on the show for how much?

4. The production of the story was expensive. Did this prove to be worth it?

5. What does Charley Parkes do every day?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe "A Game of Pool".

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

3. What is disappointing about "Miniature"?

4. Describe "Once Upon a Time".

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

6. Describe "Nervous Man in a Four Dollar Room."

7. Describe the first episode of the third season.

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

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

10. What is a major bonus for the producers?

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