Urban Legends in the Age of the Internet
  • 1. Which of the following is considered a classic urban legend?
A) The killer in the backseat.
B) The Headless Horseman.
C) Little Red Riding Hood.
D) The Tooth Fairy.
  • 2. Which platform is most commonly associated with spreading urban legends?
A) Social media.
B) Television.
C) Radio.
D) Newspapers.
  • 3. What is a common element of many urban legends?
A) Historical accuracy.
B) Scientific evidence.
C) Personal autobiographies.
D) A moral or cautionary tale.
  • 4. What demographic often helps propagate internet urban legends?
A) Retirees.
B) Veteran journalists.
C) Political leaders.
D) Young people.
  • 5. Which of the following is a result of believing in urban legends?
A) Stronger community ties.
B) Fear or anxiety.
C) Acts of kindness.
D) Increased trust in science.
  • 6. What role do memes play in urban legend propagation?
A) They destroy the legend.
B) They confuse the audience.
C) They enhance and spread the legend.
D) They document the truth.
  • 7. What commonly inspires urban legends?
A) Historical events.
B) Political speeches.
C) Social fears or anxieties.
D) Scientific discovery.
  • 8. What type of story is 'The Slender Man' considered?
A) A documentary feature.
B) A historical fact.
C) An internet urban legend.
D) A children’s fairy tale.
Created with That Quiz — the math test generation site with resources for other subject areas.