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