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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. When did the book MORE STORIES FROM THE TWILIGHT ZONE. written by Serling, go into its second printing?

2. This janitor is disgruntled over the high prices of 1890 and decides to utilize a time travel helmet to send himself forward to what year?

3. What had CBS inadvertently changed?

4. In "Once Upon a Time," the story revolves around who?

5. As the second season debuted, many actors offered to appear on the show for how much?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How did this lawsuit affect "Miniature"?

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

4. What is a major bonus for the producers?

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

6. Describe "Back There."

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

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

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

10. What is disappointing about "Miniature"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Twilight Zone" lost its time slot for the fourth season.

Part 1) Why did it lose its slot? Why did CBS allow this to happen?

Part 2) Why did Serling not like ABC's offer and suggestions? Should he have switched networks? Why or why not?

Part 3) How did this lost time slot seriously affect "The Twilight Zone"?

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 Time Element," first premiering on the "Desilu Playhouse," was very important.

Part 1) What is "The Time Element?" How was it able to air on on the "Desilu Playhouse?" What does this say about Desi Arnaz?

Part 2) Would "The Time Element" have been later used to create "The Twilight Zone" if it had not bee first aired on the "Desilu Playhouse?" Explain.

Part 3) Why was "The Time Element" such a success? How does his childhood interests play into this success?

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