Digital Friendships Quiz

What are the benefits of talking with people you have only met online?

• You can learn from someone who lives in a different place and has different experiences.

• They might not be who they say they are.

• They may say things that are inappropriate or mean.

• They might give you helpful advice.

Jada has an online-only friend named Clara. Clara asks Jada what her favorite animal is. She also asks about Jada's favorite color. Jada shouldn't answer Clara because this is private information.

• True. The information Clara asks Jada to share is private information.

• False. The information Clara asks Jada to share does not reveal private information about her.

Marisol is talking to her online friend Steven62, who asks, "Is Marisol your real name? What is your last name?" These questions make Marisol pause. Why might Marisol feel this way?

• Steven62 has become one of Marisol's best friends.

• Steven62 is asking Marisol for private information, which she knows she should not share.

• Marisol thought Steven62 already knew her name.

Marisol knows that sharing private information with online-only friends is risky. How should she respond to Steven62's request?

• She should tell Steven62 the truth.

• She should not share her full name and stop talking to Steven62.

• She should give the information only if Steven62 shares, too.

What type of information is not okay to share with a person you have only met on-line?

• Your favorite kind of food, game, or hobby.

• Your address and phone number.

• The best part of the movie you just watched over the weekend.

• The dessert you are getting ready to eat.

What could you say if you do not feel comfortable answering a question they have asked you?

• Say what really matters: "It doesn't matter what the name of my street is. What matters is that it's cool."

• Change the subject: "Oh man, it better not rain today."

• Say it's a personal preference: "Sorry, I prefer not to give out information like that over the internet."

• All of the above are possible responses you could say if you do not feel comfortable.