The War of the Worlds Panic and the Truth About Van Gogh's Ear
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary medium for news and entertainment in the 1930s?
Newspapers
Radio
Internet
Television
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason listeners believed the War of the Worlds broadcast was real?
The broadcast was aired on multiple stations
The broadcast was interrupted by commercials
Listeners tuned in late and missed the announcement
It was announced as a play at the beginning
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the immediate public reaction to the War of the Worlds broadcast?
Curiosity
Amusement and laughter
Indifference
Panic and hysteria
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the War of the Worlds broadcast affect Orson Welles's career?
It had no impact
It led to a decline in his popularity
It made him an international celebrity
It ended his career
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common myth about Vincent van Gogh?
He was a famous sculptor
He painted the Mona Lisa
He never sold a painting
He cut off his entire left ear
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is one theory about why Van Gogh cut his ear?
To win a bet
To create a new art style
To show support for a maid
To impress his family
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was involved in the argument that might have led to Van Gogh's ear incident?
Paul Gaughan
Leonardo da Vinci
Claude Monet
Pablo Picasso
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