Q 01/05

On which imageboard did the Backrooms originate in 2019?

A) Reddit

B) Tumblr

C) 4chan

D) Something Awful

Answer · why

C) 4chan

The thread was on /x/, the site's paranormal board, and asked for images that 'just feel off'.

Q 02/05

Which 4chan board hosted the original Backrooms thread?

A) /b/

B) /v/

C) /pol/

D) /x/

Answer · why

D) /x/

The board is dedicated to the paranormal; the first reply gave the place its name and description.

Q 03/05

In which US city was the original Backrooms photograph taken?

A) Oshkosh, Wisconsin

B) Duluth, Minnesota

C) Peoria, Illinois

D) Dayton, Ohio

Answer · why

A) Oshkosh, Wisconsin

The origin stayed unknown until a Discord community found it on an archived 2003 web page in May 2024.

Q 04/05

What kind of business had the photographed building formerly been?

A) A bowling alley

B) A furniture store

C) A bank

D) A department store

Answer · why

B) A furniture store

Rohner's Home Furnishings had occupied the Oregon Street address for much of the 20th century.

Q 05/05

Which hobby shop chain was renovating the building when the photo was taken?

A) Hobby Lobby

B) Michaels

C) HobbyTown

D) Games Workshop

Answer · why

C) HobbyTown

Its Oshkosh branch's renovation blog posted the interior views in March 2003.