Orson Welles Test

Orson Welles Test

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Journalism

11th Grade

Hard

Created by

Leigh A Eaton

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

The War of the Worlds

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did some listeners mistake the radio adaptation for?

Back

A real news bulletin

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the reaction of the public to the broadcast?

Back

Nationwide hysteria

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Orson Welles's face and name

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

A Martian invasion of Great Britain

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was science fiction largely considered in the 1930s?

Back

A genre for children

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What had largely been discredited by the 1930s?

Back

The existence of intelligent Martians

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