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