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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: The Second Season 1960-1961.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The position enabled Serling to gain a reputation as what?
(a) An unusual scriptwriter.
(b) A comedic scriptwriter.
(c) A mediocre scriptwriter.
(d) A solid and talented scriptwriter.

2. Serling went into freelance writing, an occupation that was what?
(a) Very high-paying.
(b) Predictable.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Unsteady at best.

3. How does this character strike a deal with the Devil?
(a) By trading his soul for immortality.
(b) By trading his soul to be the best baseball player.
(c) By trading his soul to be the most handsome man alive.
(d) By trading his soul for wealth.

4. A major bonus for the producers of the show was what?
(a) Serling was easy to work with.
(b) Many famous writers wanted to work on scripts.
(c) Major stars were eager to appear in one of Serling's bizarre tales.
(d) Audience members wanted to be in episodes for free.

5. Eventually, "The Time Element" would end up as _______________ the pilot episode of "The Twilight Zone."
(a) A precursor for.
(b) The same as.
(c) The opposite of.
(d) A replacement for.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one of the first jobs assigned to Houghton?

2. After reading the show's script, how did the CBS executives feel about the premise of "The Twilight Zone?"

3. How did some refer to Houghton?

4. After the first year, Serling changed from physical education to what?

5. The audience was happy to shell out their hard earned money on what?

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