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) Radio.
B) Social media.
C) Television.
D) Newspapers.
  • 3. What is a common element of many urban legends?
A) A moral or cautionary tale.
B) Personal autobiographies.
C) Historical accuracy.
D) Scientific evidence.
  • 4. What commonly inspires urban legends?
A) Scientific discovery.
B) Historical events.
C) Political speeches.
D) Social fears or anxieties.
  • 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 confuse the audience.
C) They destroy the legend.
D) They enhance and spread the legend.
  • 7. What type of story is 'The Slender Man' considered?
A) A historical fact.
B) An internet urban legend.
C) A children’s fairy tale.
D) A documentary feature.
  • 8. What demographic often helps propagate internet urban legends?
A) Political leaders.
B) Veteran journalists.
C) Young people.
D) Retirees.
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