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Worksheetslisteners panic during “The war of the Worlds”
Total questions: 6
Worksheet time: 3mins
When did the War of the Worlds radio panic happen?
November 1, 1938
October 30, 1938
October 31, 1938
October 29, 1938
What was the whole point of the "War of the Worlds" radio play?
Entertain people
frighten people
Discuss scientific facts
Inform about the war
Why did the newspapers exaggerate the panic surrounding the radio play?
To tell it off
To draw attention to the radio
To protect your audience
To condemn the radio
What event coincided with the "War of the Worlds" radio show?
halloween
new year
thanksgiving day
christmas
Which statement is true about the majority of listeners of the radio play?
They were panicking
They weren't scared
They didn't realize it was a game.
They weren't listening.
Why was the story of escaping from an alien invasion interesting to publish?
Because it was boring.
Because it wasn't interesting.
Because it was too good a story not to publish it.
Because it was true.
