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