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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. Houghton eventually took a job with Four Star Productions. Fearing that the show would not be renewed, Serling took a job as what?
(a) An instructor at Antioch College.
(b) An instructor at The Ohio State University.
(c) An instructor at Akron University.
(d) An instructor at Ohio University.

2. Who was the new producer brought on board?
(a) Hank Himmler.
(b) Herbert Hoover.
(c) Herbert Hirschman.
(d) Harry Houdini.

3. At the beginning of 1962, "The Twilight Zone" had been unable to find what?
(a) A good time slot for the fourth season.
(b) A sponsor for the fourth season until the last minute.
(c) New writers for the fourth season.
(d) New actors for the fourth season.

4. With what does Houghton note that the CBS executives were becoming increasingly concerned?
(a) The set.
(b) Serling.
(c) The budget.
(d) Story ideas.

5. Serling noted that one begins to borrow from whom?
(a) Others.
(b) The executives.
(c) Friends.
(d) Oneself.

Short Answer Questions

1. How had the format been changed again?

2. A major bonus for the producers of the show was what?

3. The audience was happy to shell out their hard earned money on what?

4. To when is Corrigan taken back in time?

5. For what are the two Venusians looking?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did this lawsuit affect "Miniature"?

2. How was "The Twilight Zone" changed for the fourth season?

3. Describe "Miniature".

4. What is a major bonus for the producers?

5. What does CBS decide at the end of the fourth season?

6. By whom was "Miniature" written? How was this story described?

7. What was unique about the interest of major stars in this series?

8. How is "King Nine Will Not Return" similar to previous shows? How is it unique?

9. How was Rod Serling feeling by the beginning of the third season?

10. What does Serling think about this change in format?

(see the answer keys)

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