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