Question

Consider these versions of The War of the Worlds.

Excerpt 1, from H. G. Wells's novel The War of the Worlds:


"Henderson," he called, "you saw that shooting star last night?"
"Well?" said Henderson.
"It's out on Horsell Common now."
"Good Lord!" said Henderson. "Fallen meteorite! That's good."
"But it's something more than a meteorite. It's a cylinder—an artificial cylinder, man! And there’s something inside."

Excerpt 2, from Howard E. Koch's script for Orson Welles's radio adaptation:


WILMUTH: I seen a kinda greenish streak and then zingo! Somethin' smacked the ground. Knocked me clear out of my chair!
PHILLIPS: Well, were you frightened, Mrs. Wilmuth?
MRS. WILMUTH: Well, I—I ain't quite sure. I reckon I—I was kinda riled.
PHILLIPS: Thank you, Mr. Wilmuth. Thank you.

Which statement best describes the similarity between these versions?

Both versions cite expert testimony.
Both versions explain scientific terms.
Both versions share the impressions of local residents.
Both versions show friendships developing during the crisis.

Answer 1

Both versions share the impressions of local residents.

Both excerpts present ordinary people reacting to the strange event (Henderson and the narrator in Excerpt 1; the Wilmuths and Phillips in Excerpt 2).