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