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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Serling was encouraged to do what?
(a) Write more scripts.
(b) Quit writing.
(c) Become an editor.
(d) Make several scripts into movies.

2. In order to gain his bearings, where does the psychiatrist go?
(a) A corner mart.
(b) A gambling hall.
(c) A local bar.
(d) A gym.

3. What was one of the first jobs assigned to Houghton?
(a) To write ten new scripts.
(b) To find a studio in which to shoot the series.
(c) To make sure props had been purchased.
(d) To work with the actors on their dialogue.

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

5. In the dream, Jenson attempts to warn people about what?
(a) The impending attack on Pearl Harbor.
(b) The impending war in Korea.
(c) The impending war in Europe.
(d) The impending war in the Pacific.

Short Answer Questions

1. The position enabled Serling to gain a reputation as what?

2. Serling went into freelance writing, an occupation that was what?

3. How did Serling feel as the censorship increased?

4. What caused many complications at this location?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Serling have to do now that this first episode appeared on the "Desilu Playhouse?" Why?

2. Describe Rod's personality.

3. Why were the executives worried about buying "The Twilight Zone" as a serial?

4. Describe "The Lonely."

5. How was "Playhouse 90" a negative experience?

6. What is the purpose of this book?

7. What did Rod do after being discharged from the Army?

8. What was Houghton's biggest concern for filming "The Lonely?"

9. Describe "Walking Distance."

10. What is the original opening narration?

(see the answer keys)

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