Fake News Quiz Link grade8 publi OUP trial

What is one reason why fake news stories are created?

• To educate the public on current events

• To entertain readers with true stories

• To provide accurate information

• To persuade people to change their opinions

According to a report by Nature, why do many people have trouble identifying fake news stories?

• High level of media literacy

• Limited access to news sources

• Lack of interest in news stories

• Constant stream of information affecting analysis

How can you determine if a news source is reliable?

• Share the news without verifying

• Ignore the source completely

• Believe everything you read

• Check the sources and do online research

What is a warning sign that someone might be manipulating you with fake news?

• Feeling indifferent towards the news

• Feeling shocked or angry when reading the headline

• Sharing the news without reading it

• Ignoring the emotions evoked by the news

What should you look at to determine the quality of a news story?

• Web address connected to the news story

• Number of likes on social media

• Length of the article

• Font style used in the article

What percentage of young teenagers couldn't differentiate between real news and sponsored content according to Stanford University?

• Over 80%

• Less than 50%

• Exactly 50%

• 100%

What is one reason someone might want you to share fake news?

• To entertain readers with true stories

• To provide accurate information

• To educate the public

• To sell something or damage someone's reputation

Why should you think twice before sharing a news story?

• To support unreliable news sources

• Some companies exist purely to generate fake news

• To increase the number of shares on social media

• To test your friends' media literacy