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

2. Who would eventually deliver the opening narration?
(a) Serling.
(b) Kramer.
(c) Nelson.
(d) Houghton.

3. After reading the show's script, how did the CBS executives feel about the premise of "The Twilight Zone?"
(a) Upset.
(b) Confused.
(c) Worried.
(d) Enthusiastic.

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

5. 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 cowboy turned actor.
(c) The life of Al Denton, a corporate lawyer.
(d) The life of Al Denton, a school teacher turned priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. This series was intended to bring what?

2. How does Houghton refer to "Walking Distance?"

3. Does anyone believe the premonition?

4. What caused many complications at this location?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is known about Rod Serling's family?

2. What does the psychiatrist do after being shook up by his session with Pete Jenson? What does the psychiatrist learn?

3. Why was Serling able to break into television?

4. What did Serling do in Cincinnati?

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

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

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

8. Describe Rod's experience in the Army.

9. What were the contractual agreements made by Serling?

10. Describe Rod's personality.

(see the answer keys)

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