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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. The premise of this first story is that a B-25 bomber falls out of the sky to land where?

2. Besides being a writer, Serling was called upon to play another role. What role was that?

3. The first episode of the third season was titled what?

4. Who has decided to give Mr. Dingle the strength of 300 men?

5. What lands Charley in an asylum?

Short Essay Questions

1. What other duties did Serling have that added to his fatigue?

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

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

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

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

6. Describe "A Game of Pool".

7. Describe "Miniature".

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Houghton refers to "Walking Distance" as one of the best shows created in "The Twilight Zone".

Part 1) Describe "Walking Distance." Why did Houghton consider it one of the best?

Part 2) How does this episode compare to others?

Part 3) What is your favorite episode about which you have read? Why?

Essay Topic 2

"The Twilight Zone" lost its time slot for the fourth season.

Part 1) Why did it lose its slot? Why did CBS allow this to happen?

Part 2) Why did Serling not like ABC's offer and suggestions? Should he have switched networks? Why or why not?

Part 3) How did this lost time slot seriously affect "The Twilight Zone"?

Essay Topic 3

"Miniature" never aired.

Part 1) Describe "Miniature". Why was it never aired?

Part 2) How might the public response have been if it had aired? How does this make the situation involving its inability to be aired even more sad?

Part 3) Why might this other writer have been upset by "Miniature"?

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