Use the Key of Your Imagination Quiz

Answer: "One for the Angels"

In this second episode from the first season of the original "Twilight Zone," Bookman is seen selling his robots in the first scene. Death is observing. Mr. Death tells Mr. Bookman that the departure time is at twelve midnight. Mr. Bookman makes a deal with Death to elude his fate. Mr. Bookman's deal with Mr. Death has unforeseen consequences.

In order to prevent Mr. Death from claiming the little girl, Bookman sacrifices himself to save her life. Bookman makes a final sales pitch that prevents Mr. Death from meeting his scheduled appointment.

Answer: reading books

Mr. Beamis is the ultimate bibliophile. His great passion for reading books is thwarted by his boss at the bank and scorned by his wife. Suddenly, Beamis finds himself to be the apparent sole survivor of a global nuclear devastation. Now, Beamis appears to have all the time in the world to pursue his passion for reading books.

In the event that you have not seen this episode or do not know the story, I won't spoil the ending for you.

Answer: supremely enhanced intelligence

Burgess Meredith stars as the meek and mild Mr. Dingle. In an experiment, the Martians endow Mr. Dingle with extraordinary strength. Disappointed with Mr. Dingle's usage of the power, the Martians withdraw the power at an inopportune moment. The Venusians arrive and give Mr. Dingle supreme intelligence. Don Rickles also appeared in this episode as a thorn in Mr. Dingle's side.

Answer: Earth

An elderly woman portrayed by Agnes Moorehead is beset with what appears to be an attack by robotic figures. The only dialog in the episode occurs near the end. Having dispatched most of the intruders, an image of the spacecraft is shown. It reads, "U.S. Air Force, Space Probe No. 1."

Answer: Good

"It's a Good Life" is based upon the short story written by Jerome Bixby. The mysterious protagonist, Anthony Fremont, is portrayed by Billy Mumy in the original series. Anthony regularly dispatched his detractors into the cornfield from which there is no return. It was very important to laud Anthony's behavior with the phrase, "It's a good thing."

Answer: It's a cookbook.

The title of this episode is, "To Serve Man." From a linguistic point of view, it is interesting how the verb, "to serve" may be misinterpreted. The character of Patty is a cryptographer who manages to decipher the true intent of the book. As her boss boards the ship to the Kanamit planet, Patty declares, "Mr. Chambers. Don't get on that ship.

The rest of the book, "To Serve Man" ... It's ... It's a cookbook." This is followed by appropriately eerie music.

Answer: newspaper publishing

The character Douglas Winter (Robert Sterling) is beset by greater competition from a large publisher with deep pockets. Winter's best employee resigns and leaves Winter with little hope. Motivated by drink, Winter drives to a bridge with the intention of committing suicide. Mr. Smith (Burgess Meredith) arrives with a plan to save the newspaper. Later, it is revealed that Mr. Smith is the Devil and demands Winter's soul in exchange for the success of the newspaper.

Answer: to become the genie of the lamp

The name of this episode from the fourth season is entitled, "I Dream of Genie." It is quite hilarious. After dutifully rubbing the magic lamp, a somewhat sarcastic and brusque genie appears. George solicits advice from the genie. After some pondering and reflection, George rejects wealth, love and power.

In summary, Rod Serling narrates, "Mr. George P. Hanley, former vocation, jerk. Present vocation, genie." Mr. Hanley has found an extraordinary wish for an ordinary person.

Answer: "Steel"

Steel Kelly (Lee Marvin) is a former boxer who has turned into a boxing promoter since boxing between humans has become illegal. Just before the scheduled fight, Kelly's boxing android falls apart. Desperate for cash, Kelly disguises himself as an android competitor. Kelly is nearly killed in the bout but manages to stay in the ring long enough to garner some of the proceeds and stay in business.

Answer: a computer

The instructions from the computer have been correct and clear. Only Mr. Goldsmith (John Anderson) remains adherent to the advice set down by the computer in the cave. In desperation, the population of the town align with Major French. They go to the cave and discover that it is nothing more than a computer.

In frustration, the people of the town destroy the computer. As it turns out, the computer is dispensing accurate advice about the contaminated food. Ultimately, everyone dies from eating the contaminated food with the sole exception of Mr. Goldsmith.