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