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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's girlfriend recalls that Serling had a reputation of being what?
(a) Very busy.
(b) A ladies man.
(c) A popular man.
(d) Very serious.

2. What script told the story of an amnesiac who is unable to find another living person in a small town?.
(a) Where are you?
(b) Where Am I?
(c) Who am I?
(d) Where is Everybody?

3. How might Rod Serling be described?
(a) Unhappy and depressed.
(b) Attractive and articulate.
(c) Nervous and angry.
(d) Shy and quiet.

4. What was one way in which producers accomplished the goal mentioned in #26?
(a) They spent a great deal of money on the sets.
(b) They spent a large amount of money on advertising.
(c) They hired major stars.
(d) They hired famous directors and writers.

5. What story revolves around a man serving a 50-year sentence for murder on an isolated asteroid?
(a) Playhouse 90.
(b) The Time Element.
(c) The Lonely.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Houghton feel about joining Serling's team?

2. What caused many complications at this location?

3. Serling would be required to write what percent of the scripts for the show's first season?

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

5. Why did television executives not allow the character to warn the Army?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe "Escape Clause."

2. Why was Serling able to break into television?

3. Describe "The Lonely."

4. Why was Serling asked to write another script?

5. Describe Rod's experience in the Army.

6. What is the original opening narration?

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

8. Describe Rod's personality.

9. What were the contractual agreements made by Serling?

10. Why was the production of "Playhouse 90" difficult?

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