War of the Worlds

In paragraph 3, the word convincing means-

• unusual

• believable

• exciting

• unreal

How many syllables does the word meteorite has in paragraph 4?

• 5

• 3

• 4

• 2

What is the definition of the word terrifying in paragraph 6?

• very surprising

• very scary

• very loud

• somewhat unexpected

What is the best summary of this selection?

• In 1938, Orson Welles acted out an alien invasion over the radio. The prank was based on a book called The War of the Worlds.

• In 1938, Orson Welles tricked Americans into thinking aliens were attacking the Earth. Some people hid in their homes, while other people tried to get away. A few prepared to fight the aliens.

• In 1938, Orson Welles played a radio prank based on The War of the Worlds. He acted out a alien invasion. Many people were fooled, and the prank became known as the "Panic Broadcast."

• In 1938, Orson Welles played a radio prank on Americans. Manypeople tuned in after his warning, so they thought the prank was real.

Which sentence from the selection best supports the idea that listeners were fooled?

• Reporters said something had crashed-landed in New Jersey.

• The radio station began by playing music like it would on any other night.

• He said the creature was large and gray with black eyes and a "V" shaped mouth.

• They wrapped damp towels around their heads to protect themselves from gas.

How was the radio broadcast similar to the book by H.G. Welles?

• Both caused people to panic.

• Both used music to sound more realistic.

• Both told the story of an alien invasion.

• Both were made as pranks on the public.

Paragraph 6 is mainly about-

• how to react during an alien invasion

• what people did when they heard the broadcast

• the effect of the broadcast on major roads

• people who wanted to fight the aliens

The purpose of the selection is to-

• encourage readers to listen to the radio

• provide readers with the facts about Orson Welles

• describe a famous event in radio history

• show how the radio broadcast is similar to the book by H.G. Welles

Why is it important that many people tuned into the "Panic Broadcast" late?

• it caused them to miss the music

• it caused them to miss the introduction

• it caused them to miss the breaking news

• it caused them to miss the story as it was acted out

What happened first in the broadcast?

• A reporter spoke with a scientist

• The radio went silent

• An eye-witness described an alien

• An object crash-landed in New Jersey