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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. Serling joked that when he heard ____________________ refer to "the twilight zone in diplomacy," the writer knew that the show had arrived.

2. The show was finally renewed, but what was changed?

3. How did Houghton and others feel about these changes?

4. When Charley is released from the asylum, where does he go?

5. The American Tobacco Company became the new sponsor of the series, replacing who?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is "King Nine Will Not Return" similar to previous shows? How is it unique?

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

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

5. What is a major bonus for the producers?

6. How was Rod Serling feeling by the beginning of the third season?

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

8. Describe "Once Upon a Time".

9. Describe "Back There."

10. What is disappointing about "Miniature"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"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?

Essay Topic 2

Rod Serling was only 5'4" but not short on confidence.

Part 1) Describe Rod's behavior as a child. How might this prepare him for the television industry?

Part 2) How might this confidence be affect by the television industry?

Part 3) How does Rod's personality change throughout his life? Why do these changes occur?

Essay Topic 3

"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?

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