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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 older brother Bob often jokes that the family could not get Rod to do what?
(a) Smile.
(b) Talk.
(c) Laugh.
(d) Shut up.

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

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

4. Has Jenson ever been to Honolulu?
(a) Yes, but only once.
(b) Yes, just recently.
(c) Yes, many times.
(d) No.

5. Serling eventually became involved in writing scripts for what?
(a) Commercials.
(b) Movies.
(c) Television.
(d) The radio.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. "There is a sixth dimension beyond that which is ______________. It is a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity."

3. What was one of the first jobs assigned to Houghton?

4. While in the service, Serling trained as what?

5. Who would eventually deliver the opening narration?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does Rod want to be the show's producer? Who becomes the producer? Why?

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

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

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

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

6. What is the purpose of this book?

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

8. Describe "Walking Distance."

9. Describe "Escape Clause."

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

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