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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Rod Serling.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Books.
(c) Plays.
(d) Operas.

2. In 1956, Serling eventually landed a scriptwriting position for what?
(a) The drama series "Playhouse 90."
(b) The comedy series "Playhouse 90."
(c) The sitcom series "Playhouse 90."
(d) The sci-fi series "Playhouse 90."

3. What did Bob and Rod both like?
(a) Acting in plays and musical.
(b) Watching television.
(c) Reading and acting out science fiction pulps.
(d) Camping and fishing.

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

5. In 1946, Serling met who?
(a) Candace Loraine Kramer.
(b) Carolyn Louise Kramer.
(c) Corey Lisa Kramer.
(d) Carrie Lynn Kramer.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what do some surmise Serling's military experience was the beginning?

2. Serling eventually became involved in writing scripts for what?

3. How might Rod Serling be described?

4. After being discharged from the Army, Serling used the GI Bill to continue his education where?

5. Serling's girlfriend recalls that Serling had a reputation of being what?

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