The Mothman Quiz - English Grade Redemption

When were the first Mothman sightings documented?

• 1980s

• 1970s

• 1960s

• 1990s

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Where did the first Mothman sightings occur?

• Point Pleasant, West Virginia

• New York City, New York

• Los Angeles, California

• Chicago, Illinois

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What did the first Mothman sightings occur near?

• A shopping mall

• A beach resort

• A theme park

• A former World War II munitions site

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What tragic event occurred in Point Pleasant in 1967?

• A volcanic eruption

• A train derailment

• The Silver Bridge collapse

• A tornado

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Who wrote a book linking the bridge collapse with the Mothman sightings?

• J.K. Rowling

• Stephen King

• Dan Brown

• John Keel

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What event brought renewed attention to the Mothman creature?

• A scientific discovery

• A celebrity sighting

• The release of a documentary

• The publication of The Mothman Prophecies

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When did the Annual Mothman Festival start?

• 2002

• 2010

• 1995

• 2015

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What was installed in Point Pleasant in 2003 as a popular attraction?

• A botanical garden

• A zoo

• A water park

• A 12-foot metallic statue of the Mothman

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Where have alleged sightings of the Mothman occurred all over the world?

• Amazon Rainforest, Sahara Desert, Mount Everest

• Eiffel Tower, Great Wall of China, Sydney Opera House

• Chernobyl, World Trade Center, Chicago

• Antarctica, Arctic Circle, Sahara Desert

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What is a possible explanation for the original Point Pleasant sightings?

• A squirrel

• A goldfish

• A domestic cat

• A large Sandhill crane

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