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