Myths and Facts about Rape

Take this simple quiz to see how much you know about rape. When you're done, click the button at the bottom to see the correct answers.

1. Women who dress "revealing" want sex. True   False

2. Rapes are rarely committed by someone the victim knows. True   False

3. How often is a rape survivor left with emotional damage after the attack?
Never   Nearly always   Occasionally

4. What percentage of rape reports do you believe are false? 2%   9%   10%   More

5. Only women can be sexually assaulted.  True   False

6. Rape is a crime that happens how often: 78 times a week   78 times a month   78 times an hour

7. A person will only be sexually assaulted if engaged in a "risky" behavior. True   False

8. The most likely age group to be raped is: 13-19 years old   20-30 years old   9-12 years old

9. The biggest fear a rape victim has is: Death   Injury   Being disbelieved

10. Most rape victims will have bruises or other physical injuries. True   False

11. Rape is an act of uncontrollable sexual desire. True   False

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