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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. Houghton eventually took a job with Four Star Productions. Fearing that the show would not be renewed, Serling took a job as what?

2. Perhaps the most disturbing episode of the second season is what?

3. Serling was beginning to discover that the ideas ____________________ they had before the show began.

4. Suddenly, Serling was faced with what?

5. Why did this happen to "Miniature?"

Short Essay Questions

1. What other duties did Serling have that added to his fatigue?

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

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

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

5. Describe "Mr. Dingle, The Strong."

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

7. What is a major bonus for the producers?

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

9. How did this lawsuit affect "Miniature"?

10. Describe "Miniature".

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Houghton refers to "Walking Distance" as one of the best shows created in "The Twilight Zone".

Part 1) Describe "Walking Distance." Why did Houghton consider it one of the best?

Part 2) How does this episode compare to others?

Part 3) What is your favorite episode about which you have read? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Serling's teaching position was not what he expected.

Part 1) How was it not what he expected? Why was it not what he expected?

Part 2) How did this affect him? How did it affect the show and his teaching?

Part 3) Why was he unable to do as he pleased? How did this affect him?

Essay Topic 3

The plot of "The Time Element" had to be changed.

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

Part 2) How did this change reflect the attitudes of the network?

Part 3) Would anyone have been offended by the first plot? Why or why not?

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