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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. Is the story of the bomber based on true fact?

2. With whom was Houghton thrilled to work?

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

4. The story was made even more interesting by the fact that the two actors were cast __________________ what would be expected.

5. What does Charley Parkes do every day?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How did this lawsuit affect "Miniature"?

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

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

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

7. How did Houghton feel about working with Buster Keaton? Why?

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

9. Describe "Once Upon a Time".

10. Describe "Nervous Man in a Four Dollar Room."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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?

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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