Martian Invasion and Public Reaction

The broadcast dramatizes an alien invasion from Mars, causing panic and destruction. Initially, reports of explosions on Mars are dismissed, but soon a Martian cylinder lands on Earth. As Martians emerge, they unleash destruction with advanced technology. The military's efforts to combat the Martians fail, leading to widespread panic. Eventually, the Martians are defeated by Earth's bacteria, highlighting the resilience of life on Earth.

What was the estimated number of people listening to the radio on October 30th?

• 10 million

• 50 million

• 20 million

• 32 million

What did Professor Farrell observe on the planet Mars?

• A large crater

• Several explosions of incandescent gas

• A new moon

• A new Martian city

What was the initial reaction of the people when the Martian cylinder landed?

• They ran away in fear

• They gathered around it out of curiosity

• They called the military immediately

• They ignored it

What did the Martians use to attack the humans initially?

• Heat ray

• Laser beams

• Giant robots

• Poisonous gas

What was the response of the state militia to the Martian invasion?

• They surrendered immediately

• They launched a full-scale attack

• They tried to negotiate with the Martians

• They evacuated the area and set up a perimeter

What was the Secretary of the Interior's message to the public?

• To pray for divine intervention

• To take up arms and fight the Martians

• To remain calm and trust the military

• To evacuate the cities immediately

What ultimately caused the death of the Martians?

• A natural disaster

• Bacteria and disease

• A new virus

• Human weapons

What did the narrator find when he ventured into the city after the Martian attack?

• Complete desolation

• A thriving community

• A military camp

• A Martian base

What was the narrator's plan for survival after the Martian invasion?

• To join the military

• To hide underground

• To flee to another country

• To build a new society

What was the final message from Orson Wells at the end of the broadcast?

• The Martians have won

• It was all a fictional story

• Prepare for another attack

• The military has taken control