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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 would maintain what percent ownership of the series, plus the original films?
(a) One hundred.
(b) Fifty.
(c) Seventy.
(d) Eighty.

2. CBS executives were finally on board with Serling's work and what happened?
(a) Serling wrote more scripts before he signed a contract.
(b) A contract was signed.
(c) A contract was broken.
(d) A contract was considered.

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

4. After completing basic training, Sterling was sent in to combat where?
(a) The Atlantic.
(b) The Indian.
(c) The Mediterranean.
(d) The Pacific.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the man's only company on this asteroid?

2. Over the next nine months Serling wrote _______ scripts, each falling into one of three basic categories: fantasy, science fiction, and horror.

3. In 1956, Serling eventually landed a scriptwriting position for what?

4. When was Rod Serling born?

5. This series was intended to bring what?

Short Essay Questions

1. How was "Playhouse 90" a good experience for Serling?

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

3. Why does Houghton refer to "Walking Distance" as one of the best shows created in "The Twilight Zone?"

4. What is one of the first jobs for Houghton?

5. What is the purpose of this book?

6. Describe Rod's personality.

7. Describe Rod's experience in the Army.

8. What task is Serling given, which is eventually delivered by him?

9. Describe "The Lonely."

10. What is the initial idea for "The Time Element?" Why is it rejected?

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