War of the Worlds Broadcast Quiz

What was the setting for the Mercury Theatre's adaptation of 'The War of the Worlds'?

• London and Manchester

• Chicago and Detroit

• New York and New Jersey

• Los Angeles and San Francisco

Why did many listeners believe the alien invasion was real during the broadcast?

• The broadcast used real-time special bulletins

• The broadcast was in a foreign language

• The broadcast was aired on Halloween

• The broadcast was interrupted by technical issues

What was one of the reasons for the widespread panic during the broadcast?

• The broadcast was in black and white

• Many missed the announcement that it was a drama

• Listeners were already expecting an alien invasion

• The broadcast was aired at midnight

How did the use of real place names affect the public's reaction?

• It had no effect on the public's reaction

• It made the broadcast seem more fictional

• It led people to believe the events were happening nearby

• It caused confusion about the location of the broadcast

What lesson did the 'War of the Worlds' broadcast teach listeners?

• To rely on newspapers for accurate information

• To always trust radio broadcasts

• To be skeptical of what they hear on the radio

• To avoid listening to dramatic programs