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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. Was "Miniature" much like "The Thirteenth Mannequin?"

2. What did some fans even invent?

3. With whom was Houghton thrilled to work?

4. A major bonus for the producers of the show was what?

5. With what does Houghton note that the CBS executives were becoming increasingly concerned?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a major bonus for the producers?

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

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

4. Describe "Miniature".

5. Describe the first episode of the third season.

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

7. How did this lawsuit affect "Miniature"?

8. Describe "Once Upon a Time".

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"Miniature" never aired.

Part 1) Describe "Miniature". Why was it never aired?

Part 2) How might the public response have been if it had aired? How does this make the situation involving its inability to be aired even more sad?

Part 3) Why might this other writer have been upset by "Miniature"?

Essay Topic 2

Serling was a script writer for "Playhouse 90".

Part 1) What was "Playhouse 90"? How did "Playhouse 90" affect Rod's career?

Part 2) What did Serling learn about the television industry from his work on "Playhouse 90?" How did this lead him to other work?

Part 3) How did the difficulties of "Playhouse 90" reflect television in the 1950s? How does it compare to television today?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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