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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. The story revolves around winning and losing and being careful what you wish for because __________________.

2. What was sad about "Miniature?"

3. How did Houghton find the answer to number 122 to be?

4. How is this show about the B-52 bomber similar to previous shows?

5. How did the show end up off the air?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is a major bonus for the producers?

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

4. Describe "Miniature".

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

6. Describe "Once Upon a Time".

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Perhaps the most disturbing episode was "Long Distance Call".

Part 1) Describe "Long Distance Call". Why is this so disturbing?

Part 2) Why might television executives have accepted this script?

Part 3) How would audiences react to it today? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Buck Houghton joins Serling's team as the producer.

Part 1) Who is Buck Houghton? How did people think of him?

Part 2) How much influence did Houghton have on the show?

Part 3) How different was the show after Houghton left? Why? How different might the show have been if he had never been a part of Serling's team? Use the text to support your response.

Essay Topic 3

"Where Is Everybody?" was originally a very different story.

Part 1) What was the original plot? Why was it changed? How was it changed?

Part 2) Do you believe it should have been changed? Why or why not?

Part 3) Would the original script be aired today? Why or why not?

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