Montauk Creature Conspiracy Theories

Montauk Creature Conspiracy Theories

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Biology, Geography, History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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In July 2020, a mysterious decomposing creature was found in Montauk, New York. Its appearance sparked comparisons to the infamous Montauk Monster. Online theories suggested a link to Plum Island, a nearby disease research facility, rumored to be the source of Lyme disease. The creature's corpse vanished before analysis, fueling further speculation and conspiracy theories.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the condition of the creature found in Montauk, New York?

It was alive and healthy.

It was decomposing with tanned skin.

It was frozen and preserved.

It was covered in feathers.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where do some conspiracy theories suggest the creature originated from?

The Amazon Rainforest

Plum Island

The Bermuda Triangle

Area 51

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What type of facility is located on Plum Island?

A military base

A wildlife sanctuary

A disease research facility

A space research center

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did a debunked conspiracy theory claim about Plum Island?

It was the source of the common cold.

It was the origin of Lyme disease.

It was a secret government prison.

It was a base for alien operations.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happened to the creature's corpse before it could be analyzed?

It disappeared mysteriously.

It was preserved in a museum.

It was eaten by wild animals.

It was stolen by scientists.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do people tend to connect the Montauk creature with other mysterious findings?

Because they have scientific evidence.

Because they lack information and make assumptions.

Because they want to create new myths.

Because they have seen similar creatures before.