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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. When did the book MORE STORIES FROM THE TWILIGHT ZONE. written by Serling, go into its second printing?
(a) Two weeks after its initial release.
(b) One month after its initial release.
(c) One week after its initial release.
(d) Two months after its initial release.

2. What lands Charley in an asylum?
(a) He tries to commit suicide.
(b) He goes crazy and smashes the glass case surrounding the dollhouse.
(c) He tells everyone the doll is real.
(d) He runs around outside screaming for the doll.

3. What did some fans even invent?
(a) Songs related to the series.
(b) Toys based on the series.
(c) Products based on the new series.
(d) New characters related to the series.

4. 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.

5. How had the format been changed again?
(a) From an hour-long show to a two-hour long mini-series.
(b) From a half hour show back to the hour-long format.
(c) From a half hour show to a two-hour long mini-series.
(d) From an hour-long show back to the half hour format.

Short Answer Questions

1. The fourth season of "The Twilight Zone" brought what?

2. As the second season of "The Twilight Zone" prepared for its debut, it was clear that the show had found what?

3. Was "Miniature" much like "The Thirteenth Mannequin?"

4. The first show of the second season was what?

5. The story revolves around winning and losing and being careful what you wish for because __________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe "Mr. Dingle, The Strong."

2. How did Houghton feel about working with Buster Keaton? Why?

3. What did followers do to show their loyalty to "The Twilight Zone"?

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

5. What is disappointing about "Miniature"?

6. What is a major bonus for the producers?

7. How was Serling's career as a teacher harder than he imagined it would be?

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

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

10. How important was "The Twilight Zone" by the end of the third season?

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