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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. How is this show about the B-52 bomber similar to previous shows?
(a) A character has to find help when facing difficult circumstances.
(b) Ghosts appear to the living.
(c) A character finds himself alone facing bizarre circumstances.
(d) Someone disappears.

2. Besides being a writer, Serling was called upon to play another role. What role was that?
(a) Actor.
(b) Set designer.
(c) Casting director.
(d) Giving a plug to the sponsoring company.

3. How might Serling's time working on this screenplay be described?
(a) Problematic.
(b) Educational.
(c) Exciting.
(d) Unique.

4. The first episode of the third season was titled what?
(a) "Four."
(b) "Three."
(c) "Two."
(d) "One."

5. The story was written by Montgomery Pittman, who had previously directed what?
(a) Will the Real Martian Please Stand Up?
(b) WIll the Real Martian Please Come See Me?
(c) Will the Real Slim Shady Please Stand Up?
(d) Will the Real Martian Please Sit Down?

Short Answer Questions

1. About what is "The Thirteenth Mannequin?"

2. In "Once Upon a Time," the story revolves around who?

3. It became obvious that by the end of the fourth season "Twilight Zone" had begun to do what?

4. As with many of Serling's tales, "Back There" deals with what?

5. "Nervous Man in a Four Dollar Room" revolves around who?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe "Back There."

6. What is a major bonus for the producers?

7. Who wrote "Two"? What is intriguing about this story?

8. Describe "A Game of Pool".

9. What is the first show of the second season? Describe this show.

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

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