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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Five: The Third Season 1961-1962.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does "Mr. Denton on Doomsday" detail?
(a) The life of Al Denton, a feared gunslinger-turned town drunk.
(b) The life of Al Denton, a school teacher turned priest.
(c) The life of Al Denton, a cowboy turned actor.
(d) The life of Al Denton, a corporate lawyer.

2. Fortunately for Serling, ____________________ was still a relatively new medium.
(a) Television.
(b) Radio.
(c) Film.
(d) Advertising.

3. 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.

4. With whom was Houghton thrilled to work?
(a) Buster Keaton.
(b) Alex Keaton.
(c) Buster Brown.
(d) Michael Keaton.

5. How does Houghton refer to "Walking Distance?"
(a) As one of the most controversial shows created in "The Twilight Zone."
(b) As one of the scariest shows created in "The Twilight Zone."
(c) As one of the worst shows created in "The Twilight Zone."
(d) As one of the best shows created in "The Twilight Zone."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one of Houghton's biggest concerns regarding the filming of this episode?

2. What story revolves around a man serving a 50-year sentence for murder on an isolated asteroid?

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

4. By the beginning of the third season, what was happening to Rod Serling?

5. For what position was Buck Houghton suggested?

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