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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Entering The Twilight Zone.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After being discharged from the Army, Serling used the GI Bill to continue his education where?
(a) The Ohio State University.
(b) Antioch College in Ohio.
(c) Akron University in Ohio.
(d) Ohio University.

3. 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.

4. Rod enlisted in what U.S. Army division?
(a) 21st Cavalry Division.
(b) 11th Airborne Division.
(c) 13th Airborne Division.
(d) 3rd Infantry Division.

5. Serling had written a number of __________ before and during college and had hopes of seeing one or more of those works come to fruition.
(a) Scripts.
(b) Plays.
(c) Operas.
(d) Books.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Pete Jenson in this first episode?

2. Who was put in charge of the new series?

3. Fortunately for Serling, ____________________ was still a relatively new medium.

4. Serling was encouraged to do what?

5. In the dream, Jenson attempts to warn people about what?

(see the answer key)

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