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