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After reading the passage, which statement would you say is true?

1. Penny dreadfuls were a widely panned form of literature that vanished from popular culture as quickly as it came.
2. Penny dreadfuls may not have been widely accepted in their day, but their influence continues today.
3. Penny dreadfuls are the basis for all horror movies.
4. Penny dreadfuls were widely accepted in their time and continue to be respected today.

Answer 2: though their influence continues today, they were limited in initial appeal.