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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jenson do about his recurring dream?

2. When Jenson awakes, he calls a phone number attached to the name of the ensign. A woman answers the phone and tells Jenson what?

3. One of the episodes sponsored by the Ford Motor Company required that what be done?

4. Who was the man's only company on this asteroid?

5. Rod enlisted in what U.S. Army division?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe "Escape Clause."

3. Describe Serling's relationship with Carolyn Louise Kramer.

4. Why does Houghton refer to "Walking Distance" as one of the best shows created in "The Twilight Zone?"

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

6. How was "Playhouse 90" a negative experience?

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

8. How was "Playhouse 90" a good experience for Serling?

9. What is known about Rod Serling's family?

10. What is the original opening narration?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Twilight Zone" lost some of its appeal in the fifth season.

Part 1) How did it lose some of its appeal?

Part 2) What could have been done, or not done, to keep the show from losing its appeal?

Part 3) Could the show have been saved and possibly revamped to entice viewers? If so, how? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 2

Rod and his brother, Bob, enjoyed reading and acting out science fiction pulps.

Part 1) How else are these two brothers similar? How does this affect their relationship?

Part 2) What does this reveal about Rod's personality and interests? How does this foreshadow his future?

Part 3) What would have been another suitable career for Rod? Why?

Essay Topic 3

When the show was renewed, the format was changed.

Part 1) How was the format prior to the change? How was it changed?

Part 2) Why was the format prior to the change? Was this a good idea? Why or why not?

Part 3) Did this change last? Why or why not? How did changes affect the show?

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