Questions & Answers
Browse all 25 questions from the
Introduction to Meme Culture study set below.
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1
What is the original meaning of the word 'meme', coined by Richard Dawkins in 1976?
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A
A unit of cultural transmission or imitation
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B
A funny picture shared online
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C
A type of computer virus
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D
A digital advertising strategy
2
Which of the following terms describes the rapid spreading of a piece of media across the internet?
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A
Broadcasting
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B
Viral
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C
Static
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D
Downloading
3
What does the term 'image macro' refer to in meme culture?
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A
A high-resolution photograph of nature
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B
A picture with superimposed text
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C
A video file that plays on a loop
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D
A software used to edit websites
4
The 'Dancing Baby' animation, which became one of the first internet memes in the 1990s, was created using which software?
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A
Microsoft Paint
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B
Adobe Photoshop
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C
Character Studio
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D
Windows Media Player
5
What is a 'caption' in the context of a typical internet meme?
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A
The audio track behind a video
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B
The text that provides context or humor
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C
The website where a meme is hosted
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D
The name of the meme creator
6
Which platform is widely credited for popularizing the 'image macro' format in the mid-2000s?
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A
4chan
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B
MySpace
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C
Friendster
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D
GeoCities
7
What does the acronym 'GIF' stand for?
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A
Graphical Interchange Format
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B
General Internet File
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C
Global Image Framework
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D
Graphic Interface Function
8
Which animal was famously featured in the 'Doge' meme, characterized by multicolored text in Comic Sans font?
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A
Golden Retriever
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B
Shiba Inu
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C
French Bulldog
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D
Pug
9
What is the primary purpose of a 'template' in meme creation?
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A
To act as a base image that others can add their own text to
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B
To store personal data of the user
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C
To encrypt the image for security
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D
To categorize memes by file size
10
The term 'Rickrolling' refers to the practice of tricking someone into clicking a link that leads to the music video for which song?
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A
'Never Gonna Give You Up'
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B
'Take On Me'
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C
'Smells Like Teen Spirit'
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D
'Thriller'
11
Which popular meme features a cartoon dog sitting in a room that is slowly filling with fire?
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A
This is Fine
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B
Everything is Great
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C
The Burning House
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D
Casual Dog
12
In meme culture, what is a 'normie' typically described as?
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A
A professional meme creator
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B
A person who follows mainstream trends rather than niche internet culture
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C
A type of computer hardware
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D
A technical moderator of a forum
13
What does the 'AFK' acronym mean, often seen in gaming memes?
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A
Always For Kicks
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B
Away From Keyboard
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C
All For Knowledge
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D
As Fast as Known
14
What common font is traditionally associated with early 'Advice Animal' image macros?
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A
Times New Roman
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B
Arial
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C
Comic Sans
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D
Courier New
15
Which social media platform is primarily responsible for the 'short-form video meme' trend featuring synchronized dances?
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A
LinkedIn
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B
TikTok
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C
Pinterest
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D
Flickr
16
What is 'doxing' in the context of internet safety and meme culture?
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A
Sharing a funny image
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B
Publishing private information about someone online
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C
Deleting a social media account
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D
Creating a new meme template
17
Which meme character, often referred to as 'Pepe', originated from a comic series titled 'Boy's Club'?
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A
Pepe the Frog
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B
Doge
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C
Grumpy Cat
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D
Bad Luck Brian
18
What was the first viral meme to be sold as an NFT (Non-Fungible Token) in 2021?
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A
Nyan Cat
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B
Doge
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C
Success Kid
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D
Distracted Boyfriend
19
What does the term 'trolling' refer to in online communities?
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A
Posting inflammatory content to provoke a reaction
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B
Sharing high-quality artwork
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C
Collaborating on a group project
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D
Providing helpful technical support
20
Which website is known for its 'upvote' and 'downvote' system used to rank content?
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A
Reddit
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B
Blogger
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C
Wikipedia
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D
WordPress
21
What is a 'remix' in meme culture?
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A
Deleting a meme permanently
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B
Altering or adding to an existing meme format
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C
Copying an image without permission
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D
Buying a meme from a store
22
The meme known as 'Grumpy Cat' was famous for the owner's cat having a natural expression that looked like what?
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A
Happiness
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B
Confusion
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C
Discontent
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D
Excitement
23
What does 'IRL' stand for in internet slang?
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A
In Real Life
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B
International Radio League
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C
Internet Relay Link
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D
Instant Response Line
24
Which of the following is considered a 'dead meme'?
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A
A meme that is currently trending
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B
A meme that has fallen out of popular use
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C
A meme that has been copyrighted
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D
A meme that contains animation
25
What is the role of a 'moderator' in online meme communities?
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A
To create every single meme posted
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B
To enforce community rules and remove inappropriate content
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C
To design the website layout
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D
To pay for the server hosting costs
