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listeners panic during “The war of the Worlds”

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When did the War of the Worlds radio panic happen?

a)

November 1, 1938

b)

October 30, 1938

c)

October 31, 1938

d)

October 29, 1938

2.

What was the whole point of the "War of the Worlds" radio play?

a)

Entertain people

b)

frighten people

c)

Discuss scientific facts

d)

Inform about the war

3.

Why did the newspapers exaggerate the panic surrounding the radio play?

a)

To tell it off

b)

To draw attention to the radio

c)

To protect your audience

d)

To condemn the radio

4.

What event coincided with the "War of the Worlds" radio show?

a)

halloween

b)

new year

c)

thanksgiving day

d)

christmas

5.

Which statement is true about the majority of listeners of the radio play?

a)

They were panicking

b)

They weren't scared

c)

They didn't realize it was a game.

d)

They weren't listening.

6.

Why was the story of escaping from an alien invasion interesting to publish?

a)

Because it was boring.

b)

Because it wasn't interesting.

c)

Because it was too good a story not to publish it.

d)

Because it was true.