Selfies and Their Impact

What event in Southern California is mentioned in the text?

• A hurricane

• A volcanic eruption

• Earthquakes

• A flood

What incident occurred in Spain related to selfies?

• A man was gored by a bull

• A building collapsed

• A car accident happened

• A fire broke out

What is the author's perspective on selfies in dangerous situations?

• They are always beneficial

• They can be perplexing and dangerous

• They are never useful

• They should be encouraged

What does the text imply about the impact of selfies on nature?

• They have no impact

• They can cause damage

• They improve the environment

• They are beneficial for wildlife

What does the text imply about the future of selfies?

• They will become less popular

• They will continue to be significant

• They will be banned

• They will only be used by professionals

What historical figure is mentioned as having painted a self-portrait similar to a "duckface" selfie?

• Leonardo da Vinci

• Michelangelo

• Rembrant

• Raphael

What is the key idea discussed in paragraph 9?

• The popularity of selfies

• The need for social approval

• The history of self-portraits

• The impact of technology

What is the significance of the year 2013 in the context of selfies?

• The first selfie was taken

• The term "selfie" was coined

• "Selfie" was the Oxford Dictionaries' word of the year

• Selfies became unpopular

What concern did some scientists have about posting selfies?

• They would be seen as more competent

• They would be considered self-centered

• They would gain more followers

• They would lose credibility

What did some scientists initially fear about posting selfies?

• They would be seen as more competent

• They would be taken less seriously

• They would gain more followers

• They would lose funding