Orson Welles Test

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

• The Time Machine

• The Invisible Man

• The War of the Worlds

• The Island of Doctor Moreau

What did some listeners mistake the radio adaptation for?

• A comedy show

• A real news bulletin

• A music concert

• A weather report

What was the reaction of the public to the broadcast?

• Laughter

• Indifference

• Nationwide hysteria

• Excitement

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

• Orson Welles's face and name

• A new movie release

• A sports event

• A political scandal

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

• A Martian invasion of New Jersey

• A Martian invasion of Great Britain

• A Martian invasion of Australia

• A Martian invasion of Canada

What was science fiction largely considered in the 1930s?

• A genre for adults

• A genre for children

• A genre for scientists

• A genre for historians

What had largely been discredited by the 1930s?

• The existence of intelligent Martians

• The existence of dinosaurs

• The existence of ghosts

• The existence of vampires

What did Orson Welles deny at the press conference after the show?

• That he intended to entertain

• That he intended to deceive

• That he intended to educate

• That he intended to inform

What was the impact of 'War of the Worlds' on Orson Welles's career?

• It ended his career

• It had no impact

• It catapulted him to Hollywood

• It made him a musician

What famous film did Orson Welles make after 'War of the Worlds'?

• Casablanca

• Citizen Kane

• Gone with the Wind

• The Wizard of Oz