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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. After reading the show's script, how did the CBS executives feel about the premise of "The Twilight Zone?"

2. The position enabled Serling to gain a reputation as what?

3. What does Jenson do about his recurring dream?

4. To what do some surmise Serling's military experience was the beginning?

5. Around whom does "Escape Clause" revolve?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe "Walking Distance."

2. Why was the production of "Playhouse 90" difficult?

3. Why was Serling able to break into television?

4. What was Houghton's biggest concern for filming "The Lonely?"

5. What does Serling have to do now that this first episode appeared on the "Desilu Playhouse?" Why?

6. What is the purpose of this book?

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

8. What did Serling do in Cincinnati?

9. Describe Rod's personality.

10. What is one of the first jobs for Houghton?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Twilight Zone" became very popular.

Part 1) How did it become popular? Why did it become popular?

Part 2) Would these scripts be popular to today's audience? Why or why not?

Part 3) To what television or movie series might you compare "The Twilight Zone's" popularity? Why?

Essay Topic 2

the show greatly affected Serling.

Part 1) How was Serling affected by "The Twilight Zone"? How was the show affected by him?

Part 2) How did Serling's childhood, interests, and personality play into the creating of "The Twilight Zone"?

Part 3) How did this show affect others? How different might their lives have been if "The Twilight Zone" had never been created?

Essay Topic 3

Celebrities were interested in "The Twilight Zone".

Part 1) Why were celebrities interested? How does their interest affect viewers?

Part 2) What was both good and bad about celebrity interest? Why?

Part 3) Does this happen with shows today? If so, when? If not, why not?

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