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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After completing basic training, Sterling was sent in to combat where?

2. Now that the series was underway, Rod Serling requested that _________________ continue to work as the show's producer.

3. What was one way in which producers accomplished the goal mentioned in #26?

4. CBS would own the remaining what percent of the show?

5. Why could "The Twilight Zone" not be filmed permanently at Universal?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Serling do in Cincinnati?

2. What does Serling do over the next nine months?

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

4. What is one of the first jobs for Houghton?

5. Describe Rod's experience in the Army.

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

7. Why does Houghton refer to "Walking Distance" as one of the best shows created in "The Twilight Zone?"

8. Describe "Walking Distance."

9. What is the initial idea for "The Time Element?" Why is it rejected?

10. What task is Serling given, which is eventually delivered by him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When the show was renewed, the format was changed.

Part 1) How was the format prior to the change? How was it changed?

Part 2) Why was the format prior to the change? Was this a good idea? Why or why not?

Part 3) Did this change last? Why or why not? How did changes affect the show?

Essay Topic 2

"Twilight Zone" lost some of its appeal in the fifth season.

Part 1) How did it lose some of its appeal?

Part 2) What could have been done, or not done, to keep the show from losing its appeal?

Part 3) Could the show have been saved and possibly revamped to entice viewers? If so, how? If not, why not?

Essay Topic 3

Serling acted as "The Twilight Zone" narrator.

Part 1) How did he acquire this job? Why was he given this job?

Part 2) What did he think about this job? Why? How does this compare to his personality?

Part 3) What did others think of him as the narrator? Why did they feel this way?

Part 4) How has Serling's narration become significant for this television series? Why?

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