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