Orson Welles Test

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What was the name of the radio adaptation performed by Orson Welles and his Mercury Theatre on October 30, 1938?

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The War of the Worlds

Front

What did some listeners mistake the radio adaptation for?

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A real news bulletin

Front

What was the reaction of the public to the broadcast?

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Nationwide hysteria

Front

What was featured on the front pages of newspapers the morning after the broadcast?

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Orson Welles's face and name

Front

What did the original 'The War of the Worlds' story recount?

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A Martian invasion of Great Britain

Front

What was science fiction largely considered in the 1930s?

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A genre for children

Front

What had largely been discredited by the 1930s?

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The existence of intelligent Martians

Front

What did Orson Welles deny at the press conference after the show?

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That he intended to deceive

Front

What was the impact of 'War of the Worlds' on Orson Welles's career?

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It catapulted him to Hollywood

Front

What famous film did Orson Welles make after 'War of the Worlds'?

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Citizen Kane