Get-to-Know-You Questions (Multiple Choice)
Icebreaker questions in MCQ format — everyone reveals something about themselves. · 25 questions
Q1If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
APizza
BTacos
CSushi
DChocolate
Fun fact: When this question is polled globally, pizza wins about 38% of the time — it's versatile enough that people can imagine surviving on it.
Q2How do you prefer to spend a rainy Sunday?
AWatching movies all day
BReading a book
CCooking something new
DNapping guilt-free
Fun fact: In most polls, "napping guilt-free" edges out movies — rain provides the perfect socially acceptable excuse to do nothing.
Q3Which describes you best in a group?
AThe one cracking jokes
BThe quiet observer
CThe one with the plan
DThe one who brings snacks
Fun fact: The "brings snacks" answer typically gets the most laughs and the most votes — everyone appreciates the snack provider.
Q4What is your go-to karaoke song type?
A80s classic rock
BA Disney song
CCurrent pop hit
DI do not do karaoke
Fun fact: "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey and "Bohemian Rhapsody" are the two most performed karaoke songs worldwide.
Q5If you won a free holiday, where would you go?
ABeach resort
BCity break in Europe
CAdventure in the wilderness
DRoad trip with no plan
Fun fact: Beach destinations account for roughly 70% of holiday bookings worldwide — the sun-and-sand pull is near-universal.
Q6Which superpower would you choose?
AFly
BTeleport
CBe invisible
DRead minds
Fun fact: Teleportation wins in almost every survey — it solves commuting, travel costs, and jet lag in one go.
Q7What kind of movie do you always pick?
AComedy
BAction / thriller
CDocumentary
DHorror
Fun fact: Comedy is the most-watched genre globally — laughter is genuinely the universal language.
Q8How do you take your coffee (or equivalent morning drink)?
ABlack, no sugar
BLots of milk and sugar
CTea instead
DI skip caffeine entirely
Fun fact: Despite the rise of specialty coffee culture, milky and sweet remains the most common way people drink coffee globally.
Q9What is your ideal Friday night?
ABig party with lots of people
BDinner with close friends
CQuiet night in alone
DCatching a live event or show
Fun fact: Studies on socialising consistently show that small, intimate gatherings score highest for actual enjoyment vs. large parties.
Q10If you could have dinner with anyone in history, who would you pick?
ALeonardo da Vinci
BCleopatra
CAlbert Einstein
DAmelia Earhart
Fun fact: Einstein tops nearly every "dinner with a historical figure" poll — people are endlessly curious about what he was really like in person.
Q11Which animal do you think you are most like?
ALoyal dog
BIndependent cat
CBusy bee
DWise owl
Fun fact: Dogs and cats split the top two spots fairly evenly — which maps surprisingly well to introvert vs. extrovert personality splits.
Q12How do you handle a disagreement with someone?
AAddress it directly straight away
BSleep on it first
CWrite out my thoughts
DAvoid it and hope it fades
Fun fact: Research in conflict resolution finds that a short delay (the "sleep on it" approach) reduces emotional reactivity and leads to better outcomes.
Q13What skill do you most wish you had?
APlay an instrument
BSpeak another language
CCook restaurant-quality food
DDraw or paint well
Fun fact: Speaking another language is the most commonly wished-for skill in surveys — and also one of the most started and least finished hobbies.
Q14Which decade would you most want to live in (other than now)?
Fun fact: The 1990s consistently polls as the most nostalgically beloved decade — especially among millennials who grew up in it.
Q15What is your relationship with mornings?
AEarly bird — love them
BFine once I'm awake
CBarely functional before 9am
DNight owl, mornings are a myth
Fun fact: About 25% of the population are true morning people; roughly 25% are night owls; the other 50% are somewhere in between.
Q16How do you feel about surprises?
ALove them — the more unexpected the better
BOkay as long as they're planned-ish
CTolerate them when I have to
DStrongly dislike surprises
Fun fact: Reactions to surprises vary widely by personality — introverts tend to prefer advance notice, extroverts lean toward loving the unexpected.
Q17When packing for a trip, you are…
APacked a week ahead with colour-coded lists
BPacked the night before with a rough list
CPacked the morning of with a vague idea
DJust throwing things in a bag at the door
Fun fact: The night-before approach is the most common — detailed advance planners and last-minute packers each make up only about 15% of travellers.
Q18What best describes your approach to trying new food?
ATry everything at least once
BPrefer familiar foods but occasionally adventurous
CStick to what I know
DNeed to know every ingredient before I taste it
Fun fact: Food adventurousness tends to increase with travel experience — people who've visited more than 10 countries are far more likely to try anything.
Q19If your house were on fire and everyone was safe, what would you grab?
APhone and charger
BSentimental photos or keepsakes
CLaptop / important documents
DNothing — stuff is just stuff
Fun fact: In disaster psychology research, sentimental objects (especially photos) rank as the most irreplaceable and most grieved losses after a fire.
Q20Which phrase best describes your finances?
ADetailed spreadsheet budget
BRough mental budget
CI know roughly what's in my account
DI prefer not to check
Fun fact: Studies show that having even a rough mental budget — rather than none at all — significantly improves financial outcomes over time.
Q21How long do you take in the shower?
AUnder 5 minutes — efficient
B5-10 minutes — normal
C15-20 minutes — it's my thinking time
DI lose track of time every single time
Fun fact: The average shower globally is about 8 minutes, but many people report their best ideas come in the shower due to relaxed, unfocused thinking.
Q22You find $100 on the street. What do you do?
AHand it in to the police
BLook around for an obvious owner first
CTreat myself — it's a gift from the universe
DDonate it to charity
Fun fact: Behavioural economics research shows the "look for an obvious owner" response is most common — people want to return it but also want evidence it's truly lost.
Q23What best describes your social battery?
ARecharged by being around people
BEqually fine with people or alone
CDrained by social interaction — need solo recharge
DDepends entirely on the people
Fun fact: "Depends on the people" is the most honest answer and also the most common — pure introverts and pure extroverts are actually rare in clinical personality research.
Q24If you could have one talent instantly, it would be…
ASinging beautifully
BAthletic ability at a professional level
CThe ability to remember everything you read
DPerfect comedic timing
Fun fact: Perfect memory (eidetic recall) tops wish-lists for students and professionals — but research shows people with true perfect recall often find it more burden than gift.
Q25How do you feel when plans change at the last minute?
ARelieved — secretly love a cancelled plan
BFine, things happen
CFrustrated — I prepared for this
DIt depends on what the plan was
Fun fact: The "it depends on the plan" answer reflects what psychologists call "plan attachment" — we're far more upset when plans we actually wanted get cancelled.
Nature & Animals
From the tiniest insect to the largest whale — facts the whole family will love. · 30 questions
Q1What is the fastest land animal in the world?
ALion
BCheetah
CPronghorn antelope
DGreyhound
Fun fact: Cheetahs can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in about 3 seconds — faster than most sports cars.
Q2How many legs does a spider have?
Fun fact: Spiders are arachnids, not insects. Insects have 6 legs; arachnids have 8 — plus up to 8 eyes.
Q3Which is the largest animal ever known to have lived on Earth?
AAfrican elephant
BTyrannosaurus Rex
CBlue whale
DMegalodon
Fun fact: The blue whale can reach 30 metres and weigh 200 tonnes — its heart alone is the size of a small car.
Q4How do butterflies taste their food?
AThrough their antennae
BThrough their feet
CThrough their tongue
DThrough sensors near their eyes
Fun fact: Butterflies have taste sensors on their tarsi (feet) so they can detect whether a leaf is the right plant to lay eggs on the moment they land.
Q5What is the only mammal capable of sustained flight?
AFlying squirrel
BSugar glider
CBat
DFlying lemur
Fun fact: Flying squirrels and gliders glide, not fly. Bats are the only true flying mammals — over 1,400 species of them.
Q6Which ocean is the largest in the world?
AAtlantic Ocean
BIndian Ocean
CPacific Ocean
DArctic Ocean
Fun fact: The Pacific Ocean covers more area than all of Earth's landmasses combined.
Q7How long does it take for light to travel from the Sun to the Earth?
AAbout 8 minutes
BAbout 1 hour
CAbout 1 second
DAbout 24 hours
Fun fact: Sunlight takes roughly 8 minutes and 20 seconds to reach Earth. If the Sun suddenly disappeared, we wouldn't know for over 8 minutes.
Q8What gives flamingos their pink colour?
AA pigment they are born with
BTheir diet of algae and shrimp
CSun exposure over many years
DA mating hormone
Fun fact: Flamingo chicks are born grey-white. The pink comes from carotenoid pigments in the algae and crustaceans they eat. Captive flamingos need supplements to stay pink.
Q9Which tree is the oldest living organism on Earth?
AGiant redwood
BBaobab
CBristlecone pine
DGinkgo
Fun fact: Methuselah, a Great Basin bristlecone pine in California, is over 4,800 years old — it was already a sapling when the pyramids were being built.
Q10How do dolphins sleep?
AThey don't — they never fully sleep
BOne half of their brain sleeps at a time
CThey sleep on the ocean floor
DThey beach themselves briefly
Fun fact: This is called unihemispheric sleep. One brain hemisphere stays alert so they can surface to breathe. Their corresponding eye stays open to watch for threats.
Q11What is the loudest animal in the world?
AHowler monkey
BSperm whale
CBlue whale
DPistol shrimp
Fun fact: Sperm whales produce clicks up to 230 dB to echolocate and communicate. A sperm whale's click is louder than a jet engine at close range.
Q12How many eyes does a bee have?
Fun fact: Bees have 5 eyes: 2 large compound eyes and 3 small simple eyes (ocelli) on top of their head that detect light intensity.
Q13What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by ocean?
Fun fact: About 71% of Earth is ocean — yet we have mapped only around 20–25% of the seafloor in detail. More of the Moon has been mapped than Earth's ocean floor.
Q14Which animal has the longest lifespan?
AGalapagos tortoise
BGreenland shark
CBowhead whale
DOcean quahog clam
Fun fact: Greenland sharks have been estimated to live up to 400 years. One shark was dated to approximately 392 years old, making it alive during the 1620s.
Q15What is a group of owls called?
AA flock
BA parliament
CA congress
DA council
Fun fact: A parliament of owls — the term dates back to C.S. Lewis's "The Chronicles of Narnia" and a tradition of associating owls with wisdom and governance.
Q16Which continent has the most species of freshwater fish?
AAsia
BNorth America
CAfrica
DSouth America
Fun fact: The Amazon basin alone contains more freshwater fish species than all European rivers combined — over 3,000 known species.
Q17How do trees communicate with each other underground?
AElectrical signals through roots
BA fungal network called the mycorrhizal network
CChemical signals through the soil water
DThey don't — trees don't communicate
Fun fact: Sometimes called the "Wood Wide Web," mycorrhizal fungi connect tree roots and allow trees to share nutrients, water, and even warning signals about pests.
Q18What colour is a polar bear's skin?
AWhite
BPink
CBlack
DTranslucent
Fun fact: Polar bear fur is actually transparent and hollow. It appears white because of how it scatters light. Their skin underneath is black to absorb heat from sunlight.
Q19How many bones does an adult human have?
Fun fact: Babies are born with around 270–300 bones. Many fuse during childhood and adolescence, leaving adults with 206.
Q20Which is the smallest bird in the world?
ABee hummingbird
BGoldcrest
CWeebill
DLittle bittern
Fun fact: Cuba's bee hummingbird weighs less than 2 grams and is about 5-6 cm long — smaller than many large insects.
Q21What is the world's tallest living tree species?
AGiant sequoia
BCoast redwood
CSitka spruce
DDouglas fir
Fun fact: Hyperion, a coast redwood in California, stands at 115.9 metres — taller than the Statue of Liberty including its pedestal.
Q22Which animal has the strongest bite force in the world?
AGreat white shark
BSaltwater crocodile
CHippopotamus
DNile crocodile
Fun fact: Saltwater crocodiles have the strongest recorded bite force of any living animal — about 16,460 newtons, compared to a great white shark's approximately 18,000 N (though measurements vary).
Q23How do monarch butterflies navigate during migration?
AThey follow the coastline
BThey use the position of the Sun combined with a time-compensated compass
CThey follow scent trails from previous generations
DThey navigate by Earth's magnetic field only
Fun fact: Monarchs use a sophisticated "time-compensated sun compass" — they know the Sun's position and adjust for its movement throughout the day using their internal clock.
Q24What is the world's largest flower?
ATitan arum
BRafflesia arnoldii
CGiant water lily
DCorpse lily
Fun fact: Rafflesia arnoldii can grow up to 1 metre wide and weigh up to 10 kg. It has no visible stems, leaves, or roots — it's entirely parasitic and smells of rotting flesh to attract flies for pollination.
Q25What do you call a group of jellyfish?
AA bloom
BA drift
CA swarm
DA smack
Fun fact: "A smack of jellyfish" is the official collective noun. Large smacks can contain billions of jellyfish and disrupt fishing nets and power station water intakes.
Q26Which planet in our solar system has the most moons?
AJupiter
BSaturn
CUranus
DNeptune
Fun fact: Saturn has 146 confirmed moons as of 2023, narrowly overtaking Jupiter's 95. New small moons are still being discovered using better telescopes.
Q27What is the name of the process by which a caterpillar transforms into a butterfly inside the chrysalis?
APupation
BMetamorphosis
CHistolysis and histogenesis
DEcdysis
Fun fact: Inside the chrysalis, the caterpillar essentially dissolves almost entirely into a cellular soup (histolysis), which is then reorganised into butterfly tissue (histogenesis). It's not a gentle process.
Q28Which animal is most closely related to the whale?
AShark
BDolphin
CHippopotamus
DManatee
Fun fact: DNA analysis shows hippos and whales share a common ancestor about 54 million years ago. Hippos are whales' closest living relatives on land.
Q29What fraction of the Earth's species are insects?
AAbout 1 in 5
BAbout 1 in 3
CMore than half
DAbout 1 in 10
Fun fact: Over 1 million insect species have been described, representing roughly 57% of all known animal species. Many scientists believe millions more are yet to be discovered.
Q30How long can a cockroach survive without its head?
AA few seconds
BA few hours
CA few days
DSeveral weeks
Fun fact: A cockroach's breathing and many bodily functions are distributed through nerve clusters in each body segment. Without a head, it can survive until it eventually dies of thirst (it can't drink).
Family Movies & TV
Disney classics, animated films, family favourites, and the characters everyone knows. · 30 questions
Q1In "The Lion King," what is Simba's father's name?
Fun fact: "The Lion King" (1994) was loosely based on Shakespeare's Hamlet. It became the highest-grossing hand-drawn animated film ever at the time.
Q2What is the name of the toy cowboy in "Toy Story"?
Fun fact: "Toy Story" (1995) was the first fully computer-animated feature film. Woody was originally written as a ventriloquist's dummy, which tested terrifyingly poorly.
Q3In "Finding Nemo," what kind of fish is Dory?
AClownfish
BSurgeonfish / Blue Tang
CAngelfish
DParrotfish
Fun fact: After "Finding Dory" was released, sales of blue tang fish from pet shops spiked — conservationists had to remind people that blue tangs (unlike clownfish) can't be bred in captivity.
Q4What are the three sisters' names in "Frozen"?
AAnna, Elsa, and a third sister never mentioned
BThere are only two sisters: Anna and Elsa
CAnna, Elsa, and Luna
DAnna, Elsa, and Iduna
Fun fact: Anna and Elsa are the only sisters in the main story. Their mother is named Iduna. Many people misremember a third sister who doesn't exist.
Q5Which Pixar film features the character WALL-E?
AA Bug's Life
BRobots
CWALL-E
DTreasure Planet
Fun fact: WALL-E (2008) spent most of his life watching "Hello, Dolly!" — a real 1969 musical. The film has almost no dialogue for its first 40 minutes, unusual for a family film.
Q6In "Harry Potter," what is the name of Harry's owl?
AFeathers
BHedwig
CErrol
DPigwidgeon
Fun fact: Hedwig is a Snowy Owl. Following the films' release, demand for Snowy Owls as pets surged in the UK and India, causing welfare concerns for the birds.
Q7What does "Hakuna Matata" mean in Swahili?
ABe brave always
BNo worries
CLive freely
DFollow your heart
Fun fact: "Hakuna matata" is a genuine Swahili phrase used across East Africa meaning "there are no problems" or "no worries." Disney's use of it sparked a trademark dispute.
Q8Which studio produced "Shrek"?
ADisney
BPixar
CDreamWorks Animation
DUniversal
Fun fact: "Shrek" (2001) was DreamWorks' direct answer to Disney/Pixar and included deliberate parodies of Disney fairytale tropes. It won the first-ever Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
Q9In "The Incredibles," what is Mr. Incredible's real name?
ABob Parr
BBrad Parr
CBill Parr
DBen Parr
Fun fact: The Parr family's superpowers match their personalities: Bob (strength), Helen (flexibility), Violet (invisibility/insecurity), Dash (hyperactivity). Writer Brad Bird designed them as metaphors.
Q10What animal is Bagheera in "The Jungle Book"?
ACheetah
BLeopard
CBlack panther
DJaguar
Fun fact: Bagheera is a black Indian panther — technically a melanistic leopard. The name means "panther" in Hindi. The 1967 Disney version's songs were written by the Sherman Brothers.
Q11Which Pixar film follows a young rat who wants to be a chef in Paris?
AChef
BRatatouille
CBon Appétit
DLa Cuisine
Fun fact: Director Brad Bird consulted with renowned chef Thomas Keller of The French Laundry to make the cooking sequences as accurate as possible.
Q12What is the name of the fish tank in the dentist's office in "Finding Nemo"?
AThe Tank Gang
BThe Aquarium All-Stars
CThe Fish Five
DThey don't have a name
Fun fact: The Tank Gang includes Bloat (pufferfish), Peach (starfish), Gurgle (royal gramma), Deb (striped damsel), Bubbles (yellow tang), and Jacques (cleaner shrimp), led by Gill (moorish idol).
Q13In "Up," what is the name of the dog with the talking collar?
Fun fact: Dug was voiced by writer/director Bob Peterson. The character was designed with the idea that every dog in the film thinks they are the most important character in any scene.
Q14What is the name of the snowman in "Frozen"?
AFrosty
BOlaf
CSven
DKristoff
Fun fact: Olaf was voiced by Josh Gad. The character's famous song "In Summer" was written to be intentionally ironic — a snowman dreaming of warmth.
Q15In "Moana," what is the name of the demigod she teams up with?
ATamatoa
BTe Fiti
CMaui
DTui
Fun fact: Maui is a figure from real Polynesian mythology — a trickster demigod who, in tradition, fished up islands from the sea and lassoed the Sun.
Q16Which family film features a loveable robot called Baymax?
ARobots
BBig Hero 6
CAstro Boy
DMegamind
Fun fact: "Big Hero 6" (2014) is based on a Marvel Comics series, making it a Disney/Marvel crossover. Baymax's design was inspired by soft robotics research at Carnegie Mellon University.
Q17What is the name of the horse in "Tangled"?
AStorm
BMaximus
CBiscuit
DDash
Fun fact: Maximus behaves more like a dog than a horse — the animators took inspiration from Labrador retrievers to create his personality and movement.
Q18In "Despicable Me," what are the small yellow helpers called?
AImps
BMinions
CGnomes
DGremlins
Fun fact: The Minions became so popular they got their own prequel film in 2015 — which made over $1.1 billion worldwide, more than either of the first two "Despicable Me" films.
Q19What type of animal is Simba in "The Lion King"?
ACheetah
BLeopard
CLion
DTiger
Fun fact: All action takes place in what is loosely based on the Pridelands of the Masai Mara in Kenya — though the real Masai Mara has hippos, which feature in the film despite not actually living alongside lions there.
Q20In which film does a young boy befriend an alien who wants to go home?
ABatteries Not Included
BFlight of the Navigator
CE.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
DThe Iron Giant
Fun fact: Spielberg's "E.T." (1982) became the highest-grossing film of its time. The famous bicycle-across-the-Moon silhouette was a tribute to a Disney concept painting.
Q21Which film features the song "Let It Go"?
ABrave
BTangled
CFrozen
DEncanto
Fun fact: "Let It Go" won the 2014 Academy Award for Best Original Song. Idina Menzel's performance of it is one of the most-watched animated film songs on YouTube with over 2 billion views.
Q22What is the name of the villain in "The Little Mermaid"?
AMaleficent
BUrsula
CCruella
DYzma
Fun fact: Ursula's design was inspired by drag queen Divine. She was originally planned to be Ariel's aunt, a plot connection that was dropped in rewrites.
Q23In "Coco," what holiday is the story set during?
AChristmas
BDía de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
CEaster
DCinco de Mayo
Fun fact: Pixar's research team spent years visiting Oaxaca, Mexico to ensure "Coco" (2017) was culturally authentic. The film is now used in Mexican schools to teach the holiday's traditions.
Q24Which film follows a lion, a zebra, and a hippo who escape from a New York zoo?
AOver the Hedge
BThe Wild
CMadagascar
DZootopia
Fun fact: "Madagascar" (2005) was inspired by a news story about animals that escaped from New York's Central Park Zoo. The real Central Park Zoo houses much smaller animals.
Q25What year was the original "The Parent Trap" with Hayley Mills released?
Fun fact: The 1961 "Parent Trap" starred Hayley Mills in a dual role as twins. It was so technically difficult for the era that it required months of split-screen photography work.
Q26In "Inside Out," which emotion is NOT one of the main characters?
AJoy
BDisgust
CEnvy
DSadness
Fun fact: The five core emotions in the original film are Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear, and Disgust. "Inside Out 2" (2024) added Anxiety, Envy, Ennui, Embarrassment, and Nostalgia.
Q27What is the name of the dog in "Paw Patrol"?
ARyder
BChase
CMarshall
DRubble
Fun fact: Ryder is the human boy leader of the pups — not a dog at all. He's 10 years old and lives in a lookout tower with Chase (police dog), Marshall (fire dog), Skye (helicopter), Rubble (construction), Rocky (recycling), and Zuma (water).
Q28In "Home Alone," what city is Kevin McCallister's family travelling to when they forget him?
ALondon
BMadrid
CParis
DRome
Fun fact: "Home Alone" (1990) was filmed largely in a real house in Winnetka, Illinois. The owners still live there and receive fan visitors regularly.
Q29Which animated film features a character called Gromit?
AChicken Run
BWallace & Gromit
CShaun the Sheep
DCreature Comforts
Fun fact: Gromit is actually a rabbit in early sketches — creator Nick Park changed him to a dog. Gromit never speaks; all his expression comes from eyebrow animation.
Q30What is the name of the toy store in "Home Alone 2"?
AFAO Schwarz
BDuncans Toy Chest
CHamleys
DToy World
Fun fact: "Duncan's Toy Chest" was a fictional store created for the film. Production designer Dan Webster was inspired by FAO Schwarz but wanted something purely fictional.
Food & Eating
Questions about the food everyone loves — perfect for around the dinner table. · 30 questions
Q1Which country invented pizza?
Fun fact: The pizza margherita was created in 1889 in Naples to honour Queen Margherita of Savoy. The three toppings — tomato, mozzarella, and basil — represent the Italian flag.
Q2What is the most consumed fruit in the world?
AApple
BBanana
CMango
DOrange
Fun fact: Mangoes account for about 50% of all tropical fruits produced worldwide. India produces roughly 40% of the world's mangoes.
Q3Where was chocolate originally consumed?
AEurope
BAfrica
CMesoamerica (Mexico/Central America)
DIndia
Fun fact: The Olmec civilisation in southern Mexico consumed cacao over 3,000 years ago — primarily as a bitter drink mixed with chilli, not the sweet solid we know today.
Q4What is the world's most expensive spice by weight?
AVanilla
BCardamom
CBlack truffle
DSaffron
Fun fact: Saffron costs up to $10,000 per kilogram because each flower produces only 3 stigmas, harvested by hand. It takes roughly 150,000 flowers to produce 1 kg of saffron.
Q5Which vegetable makes your urine smell different after eating it?
ABeetroot
BAsparagus
CBroccoli
DArtichoke
Fun fact: Asparagus contains asparagusic acid, which breaks down into sulphur-containing compounds. Interestingly, not everyone can smell it — the ability to detect it is genetic.
Q6What gives bread its fluffy texture when baked?
AThe flour absorbing water
BYeast producing carbon dioxide bubbles
CThe egg proteins setting
DThe gluten melting
Fun fact: Yeast eats the sugars in the dough and releases CO2 gas as a byproduct. These bubbles are trapped in the gluten network, causing the dough to rise and giving baked bread its open texture.
Q7Which country eats the most cheese per person per year?
AUSA
BItaly
CFrance
DSwitzerland
Fun fact: France consumes approximately 26-27 kg of cheese per person per year. There are over 1,000 varieties of French cheese — General De Gaulle famously asked: "How can you govern a country which has 246 varieties of cheese?"
Q8What is the main ingredient in guacamole?
AAvocado
BLime
CTomato
DCoriander
Fun fact: The word "guacamole" comes from the Nahuatl words "ahuacatl" (avocado) and "molli" (sauce). Avocados contain more potassium than bananas.
Q9Which country produces the most coffee in the world?
AColombia
BVietnam
CEthiopia
DBrazil
Fun fact: Brazil has been the world's largest coffee producer for over 150 years, producing roughly 35-40% of global supply. The country's "cerrado" region has ideal growing conditions.
Q10What is the chemical compound responsible for the heat in chilli peppers?
APiperine
BAllicin
CCapsaicin
DCurcumin
Fun fact: Capsaicin binds to pain receptors that normally respond to heat, tricking your brain into thinking your mouth is actually burning. Milk (not water) is effective because casein protein breaks down capsaicin.
Q11Which fruit is technically a berry, botanically speaking?
AStrawberry
BRaspberry
CBanana
DCherry
Fun fact: Botanically, a true berry comes from a single flower with one ovary. Bananas qualify. Strawberries, raspberries, and cherries do not — they're "accessory fruits" or "drupes."
Q12How long does it take for a pineapple plant to produce a single pineapple?
A6 months
B1 year
C2 years
D5 years
Fun fact: A pineapple plant takes 18-24 months to produce its first fruit. Each plant typically produces only 2-3 fruits in its lifetime, which is why pineapples were once so expensive they were rented as table decorations.
Q13What is the world's most popular condiment?
AKetchup
BMayonnaise
CSoy sauce
DMustard
Fun fact: By sales volume, mayonnaise outsells ketchup globally by a wide margin — particularly in markets like Japan, Russia, and Latin America where it's used in far more applications.
Q14Which country invented sushi?
AJapan
BChina
CKorea
DVietnam
Fun fact: Sushi originated in Japan, but its roots trace to Southeast Asian preservation techniques where fish was fermented with rice. Modern nigiri sushi as we know it was developed in Tokyo (then Edo) in the 1820s.
Q15What is the most widely eaten fish in the world?
ATuna
BCod
CHerring
DAnchovies
Fun fact: Anchovies are consumed in enormous quantities — primarily as fishmeal, canned fish, and in condiments like Worcestershire sauce and fish sauce. They're a cornerstone of the global fishing industry.
Q16Which part of the cinnamon plant does cinnamon come from?
AThe roots
BThe leaves
CThe bark
DThe seeds
Fun fact: True cinnamon (Ceylon cinnamon) comes from the inner bark of Cinnamomum verum trees from Sri Lanka. The bark is peeled, dried, and rolled into quills.
Q17What food was historically used as currency?
Fun fact: The word "salary" comes from "salarium" — the salt allowance given to Roman soldiers. Salt was so valuable in ancient times because it was the only practical way to preserve meat before refrigeration.
Q18Approximately how many tea bags are used in the UK every day?
A5 million
B35 million
C100 million
D165 million
Fun fact: The UK drinks approximately 165 million cups of tea per day. Britain is one of the highest per-capita tea-consuming nations, though it grows almost none of its own tea.
Q19What is tofu made from?
APeas
BChickpeas
CSoy beans
DRice
Fun fact: Tofu originated in China around 2,000 years ago, likely discovered accidentally. It's made by curdling soy milk and pressing the curds into blocks — similar in process to dairy cheese.
Q20Which fruit has the most vitamin C per serving?
Fun fact: Guava contains about 228 mg of vitamin C per 100g — more than 4 times the amount in an orange. It's one of the most nutrient-dense fruits but rarely marketed in Western countries.
Q21What does "umami" mean in Japanese?
ASweet and sour
BSavoury / delicious taste
CBittersweet
DRich and fatty
Fun fact: "Umami" was identified as the fifth taste by Japanese chemist Kikunae Ikeda in 1908. He isolated glutamate from kelp broth and recognised it as a distinct taste from sweet, sour, salty, and bitter.
Q22Which came first: the recipe for chocolate chip cookies or sliced bread?
AChocolate chip cookies (1938)
BSliced bread (1928)
CThey were invented the same year
DNeither — both were invented in the 1950s
Fun fact: Sliced bread was invented in 1928. Chocolate chip cookies came 10 years later in 1938, when Ruth Wakefield added chocolate chips to butter cookies at the Toll House Inn in Massachusetts.
Q23What is the main ingredient in hummus?
ALentils
BButter beans
CChickpeas
DWhite beans
Fun fact: The word "hummus" is simply the Arabic word for chickpea. The full name "hummus bi tahini" means "chickpeas with sesame paste." The oldest written recipe appears in a 13th-century Arabic cookbook.
Q24Which ice cream flavour was invented first?
AVanilla
BChocolate
CStrawberry
DPistachio
Fun fact: Vanilla was the dominant early ice cream flavour in Europe and America. Chocolate ice cream was documented in France in the late 17th century, but vanilla was already being served at Versailles before that.
Q25What percentage of the world's almonds are grown in California?
Fun fact: California produces roughly 80% of the world's almonds. The state's Central Valley has the ideal Mediterranean climate, but almond orchards require enormous amounts of water in an already drought-prone region.
Q26What gives red wine its distinctive colour?
AThe juice of red grapes, which is naturally red
BPigments from the grape skins during fermentation
CThe wood of oak barrels
DA natural chemical reaction with alcohol
Fun fact: Grape juice is actually colourless regardless of grape colour. Red wine gets its colour from anthocyanins in the skins, which are released during fermentation when skins are left in contact with the juice.
Q27Which country invented French fries?
AFrance
BUSA
CBelgium
DNetherlands
Fun fact: Belgian food historians claim fries were invented in the Meuse Valley in Belgium in the late 1600s. "French" fries may have gotten their name when American and British soldiers in WWI encountered them in French-speaking Belgium.
Q28What is the difference between jam and jelly?
AJam uses whole fruit, jelly uses only juice
BJelly is sweeter than jam
CJam is cooked, jelly is not
DJelly has more sugar than jam
Fun fact: Jam is made from crushed or chopped fruit, preserving fruit pieces. Jelly is made from strained fruit juice with no solids. Marmalade specifically uses citrus peel.
Q29What is the most widely consumed grain in the world?
AWheat
BRice
CCorn (maize)
DBarley
Fun fact: Rice is the primary staple for more than half the world's population and feeds more people daily than any other crop. Asia accounts for about 90% of global rice production and consumption.
Q30Which nutrient is primarily responsible for making carrots orange?
AVitamin C
BIron
CBeta-carotene
DLycopene
Fun fact: Beta-carotene converts to vitamin A in the body. Original wild carrots were purple or white — Dutch farmers in the 17th century cultivated orange varieties, possibly to honour the Dutch royal House of Orange.
History & Famous People
Who invented what, who was the first to do what — history everyone can enjoy. · 30 questions
Q1Who invented the telephone?
AThomas Edison
BNikola Tesla
CAlexander Graham Bell
DGuglielmo Marconi
Fun fact: Bell filed his patent on 14 February 1876 — just hours before rival Elisha Gray filed a similar claim. The patent became one of the most valuable in history.
Q2In what year did World War II end?
Fun fact: WWII ended in Europe in May 1945 (V-E Day) and in the Pacific in September 1945 (V-J Day) following Japan's surrender after atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Q3Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize?
ARosalind Franklin
BMarie Curie
CLise Meitner
DDorothy Hodgkin
Fun fact: Marie Curie won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 (with Pierre Curie) and again in Chemistry in 1911. She remains the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different sciences.
Q4Which ancient civilisation built the Great Pyramids at Giza?
AMesopotamians
BRomans
CEgyptians
DPersians
Fun fact: The Great Pyramid of Giza was built for Pharaoh Khufu around 2560 BC. For 3,800 years it was the tallest structure ever built by humans.
Q5Who painted the Mona Lisa?
AMichelangelo
BRaphael
CCaravaggio
DLeonardo da Vinci
Fun fact: Leonardo began the Mona Lisa around 1503 and worked on it for several years. It's believed to be a portrait of Lisa Gherardini. The painting is actually relatively small — 77 × 53 cm.
Q6Who was the first person to walk on the Moon?
ABuzz Aldrin
BNeil Armstrong
CYuri Gagarin
DJohn Glenn
Fun fact: Neil Armstrong stepped onto the lunar surface on 20 July 1969 (UTC). His famous line "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind" may have been garbled — he intended to say "one small step for a man."
Q7Which empire was the largest in history by land area?
ARoman Empire
BBritish Empire
CMongol Empire
DOttoman Empire
Fun fact: At its peak in the 1920s, the British Empire covered about 24% of the world's land area and governed about 23% of the world's population. Though the Mongol Empire was the largest contiguous land empire.
Q8In which country was the printing press invented?
AChina
BGermany
CEngland
DItaly
Fun fact: Johannes Gutenberg invented the moveable-type printing press in Mainz, Germany around 1440. The Gutenberg Bible (1455) was the first major book printed with moveable type in Europe — though China had printing centuries earlier.
Q9Who wrote "Romeo and Juliet"?
ACharles Dickens
BChristopher Marlowe
CWilliam Shakespeare
DGeoffrey Chaucer
Fun fact: Shakespeare wrote "Romeo and Juliet" around 1594-96, adapting it from earlier Italian stories. The play has been performed more than any other work in theatrical history.
Q10What year did the Berlin Wall fall?
Fun fact: The Berlin Wall fell on 9 November 1989 after a miscommunication: a government spokesman announced new travel regulations "immediately, without delay" — crowds gathered and overwhelmed border guards.
Q11Who invented the World Wide Web?
ABill Gates
BSteve Jobs
CTim Berners-Lee
DVint Cerf
Fun fact: Tim Berners-Lee invented the Web in 1989 while working at CERN in Switzerland. He made it freely available without a patent, a decision he has said he has never regretted.
Q12Which country was Nelson Mandela the president of?
AZimbabwe
BKenya
CSouth Africa
DNigeria
Fun fact: Nelson Mandela served as South Africa's first Black president from 1994 to 1999. He had previously spent 27 years imprisoned on Robben Island for anti-apartheid activities.
Q13Who invented the light bulb?
AThomas Edison
BNikola Tesla
CJoseph Swan
DBoth Edison and Swan independently
Fun fact: Thomas Edison and Joseph Swan independently developed practical incandescent bulbs in 1879. They later merged their companies in Britain into "Ediswan." Many earlier inventors also contributed to the idea.
Q14Which city hosted the first modern Olympic Games in 1896?
AParis
BLondon
CAthens
DStockholm
Fun fact: Athens hosted the first modern Olympics with 280 athletes from 12 nations. No women competed. The marathon distance commemorated the legendary run from Marathon to Athens to announce a Greek victory.
Q15What was the name of the ship that sank on its maiden voyage in 1912?
ALusitania
BBritannic
CTitanic
DOlympic
Fun fact: The Titanic sank on 15 April 1912 after hitting an iceberg. Of the estimated 2,224 passengers and crew, more than 1,500 died — partly because the ship carried lifeboats for only about half those aboard.
Q16Who was the first female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
ABarbara Castle
BShirley Williams
CMargaret Thatcher
DHarriet Harman
Fun fact: Margaret Thatcher served as Prime Minister from 1979 to 1990 — the longest continuous run of any 20th-century Prime Minister. She was known as "The Iron Lady," a nickname coined by Soviet media.
Q17What ancient wonder of the world still stands today?
AThe Hanging Gardens of Babylon
BThe Colossus of Rhodes
CThe Great Pyramid of Giza
DThe Lighthouse of Alexandria
Fun fact: Of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, only the Great Pyramid of Giza still stands. The others were destroyed by earthquakes, fires, or simply faded into ruin over the centuries.
Q18In what year did humans first land on the Moon?
Fun fact: Apollo 11 landed on the Moon on 20 July 1969. In total, 12 humans walked on the Moon during the Apollo programme between 1969 and 1972 — all of them American men.
Q19Which scientist developed the theory of general relativity?
AIsaac Newton
BNiels Bohr
CAlbert Einstein
DMax Planck
Fun fact: Einstein published his theory of general relativity in 1915. It was confirmed during the 1919 solar eclipse when light from distant stars was observed bending around the Sun exactly as predicted.
Q20Who wrote the "I Have a Dream" speech?
AMalcolm X
BJohn F. Kennedy
CMartin Luther King Jr.
DThurgood Marshall
Fun fact: Dr King delivered this speech on 28 August 1963 at the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington. The "I have a dream" refrain was improvised — it was not in his prepared text.
Q21What year was the Declaration of Independence signed by the United States?
Fun fact: The Declaration of Independence was formally adopted on 4 July 1776. Most delegates actually signed it on 2 August 1776. John Hancock wrote his signature extra-large, reportedly so King George could read it without spectacles.
Q22Which explorer is credited with the first European circumnavigation of the globe?
AChristopher Columbus
BVasco da Gama
CFerdinand Magellan
DFrancis Drake
Fun fact: Ferdinand Magellan led the first circumnavigation (1519-1522) but died in the Philippines. Only 18 of the original 270 sailors completed the voyage under Juan Sebastián Elcano.
Q23The Great Wall of China was built primarily to defend against which group?
AMongol invaders
BPersian invaders
CJapanese pirates
DRussian Cossacks
Fun fact: The Wall was built and rebuilt over many dynasties. Construction intensified during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) specifically in response to Mongol raids. Contrary to popular belief, it is NOT visible from space with the naked eye.
Q24In which city was the Eiffel Tower built?
ALyon
BMarseille
CParis
DBordeaux
Fun fact: The Eiffel Tower was built as a temporary structure for the 1889 World's Fair. Parisians initially hated it. It was scheduled for demolition in 1909 but saved because it made a useful radio antenna.
Q25Who was the youngest person to win the Nobel Peace Prize?
AMalala Yousafzai
BTawakkol Karman
CRigoberta Menchú
DNadia Murad
Fun fact: Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014 at age 17 for her advocacy for girls' education. She had survived a Taliban assassination attempt in 2012.
Q26Which country sent the first satellite into orbit?
AUSA
BFrance
CSoviet Union
DChina
Fun fact: The Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 on 4 October 1957 — shocking the world and triggering the Space Race. Sputnik was about the size of a beach ball and simply transmitted a beeping signal.
Q27What was the primary cause listed in the Magna Carta (1215)?
AEnd of serfdom
BRight to vote for common people
CLimits on the power of the King
DFreedom of religion
Fun fact: The Magna Carta established that even the King was subject to the rule of law — a radical concept in 1215. Only 3 of its original 63 clauses remain part of English law today.
Q28In which country did the Industrial Revolution begin?
AFrance
BGermany
CUnited States
DGreat Britain
Fun fact: The Industrial Revolution began in Britain in the mid-18th century, driven by the steam engine, coal, and textile machinery. By 1850, Britain produced more than half the world's iron and coal.
Q29Who was the first Black President of the United States?
AJesse Jackson
BBarack Obama
CColin Powell
DAl Sharpton
Fun fact: Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from 2009 to 2017. He won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2009, his first year in office — just 9 months after his inauguration.
Q30What was the name of the first successful powered aeroplane flight?
AThe Wright Flyer
BThe Spirit of St. Louis
CThe Kitty Hawk Falcon
DThe Orville Special
Fun fact: The Wright Flyer made its first powered flight at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on 17 December 1903. The flight lasted 12 seconds and covered 36 metres — shorter than the wingspan of a Boeing 747.
Sports & Games
Football, basketball, board games, and the Olympics — the round for sports fans and game lovers. · 30 questions
Q1How many players are on a standard football (soccer) team on the pitch at one time?
Fun fact: Football has had 11 players per side since the first official rules were written in 1863. The number is believed to have been standardised to match the traditional English public school teams of the era.
Q2Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?
AGermany
BItaly
CArgentina
DBrazil
Fun fact: Brazil has won the World Cup 5 times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002). They are also the only nation to have appeared in every single World Cup tournament.
Q3In basketball, how many points is a shot worth if it's made from beyond the arc?
Fun fact: The three-point line was introduced in the NBA in the 1979-80 season. The NBA three-point line is 7.24 m from the basket at the corners and 7.24 m at the top of the key.
Q4How many holes are in a standard round of golf?
Fun fact: The 18-hole standard was set by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews in 1764. Before that, courses had various numbers of holes.
Q5How many squares are on a standard chess board?
Fun fact: An 8×8 chessboard has 64 squares. However, if you count all possible squares (including 2×2, 3×3 etc.), there are actually 204 squares on a chessboard.
Q6In which country were the 2016 Summer Olympics held?
AMexico
BArgentina
CBrazil
DColombia
Fun fact: The 2016 Summer Olympics were held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil — the first Olympics in South America and the first in a Portuguese-speaking country.
Q7How many players are on a rugby union team?
Fun fact: Rugby union has 15 players per side. Rugby league, a related but different sport, has 13. The split between the two codes happened in 1895 over a dispute about payments to working-class players.
Q8Which athlete has won the most Olympic gold medals of all time?
AUsain Bolt
BCarl Lewis
CLarisa Latynina
DMichael Phelps
Fun fact: Michael Phelps won 23 Olympic gold medals (28 total) across four Olympics. He is the most decorated Olympian in history by a large margin.
Q9What is the highest possible break in snooker?
Fun fact: A maximum break of 147 requires potting all 15 reds with 15 blacks, then all the colours. It is known as "a maximum" or "a 147." As of 2023, Ronnie O'Sullivan has made 15 competitive maximum breaks.
Q10In which year were women first allowed to compete in the modern Olympic Games?
Fun fact: Women first competed at the 1900 Paris Olympics, in tennis and golf. Only 22 of the 997 competitors were women. Full and equal inclusion of women took another century to achieve.
Q11How many cards are in a standard deck of playing cards?
Fun fact: A standard deck has 52 cards (4 suits × 13 cards). A deck with Jokers has 54. The 52-card deck appeared in France around the 15th century; before that, regional decks had different numbers.
Q12Which sport uses a shuttlecock?
ASquash
BBadminton
CTable tennis
DRacquetball
Fun fact: Badminton is the fastest racket sport in the world — the shuttlecock can travel at over 330 km/h when smashed by professionals. It was popularised by British officers who played a form of it in India called "Poona."
Q13How far is a standard marathon race?
A26.1 miles / 42.0 km
B26.2 miles / 42.195 km
C25.0 miles / 40.2 km
D27.0 miles / 43.4 km
Fun fact: The 26.2-mile distance was standardised at the 1908 London Olympics. The course was extended from 25 miles so the race could start at Windsor Castle and finish in front of the Royal Box. That extra 385 yards became permanent.
Q14How many dots are on a standard die (singular of dice)?
Fun fact: A standard die has 21 dots total (1+2+3+4+5+6=21). The opposite faces of a die always add up to 7: 1 opposite 6, 2 opposite 5, 3 opposite 4.
Q15Which country invented the game of cricket?
AAustralia
BIndia
CEngland
DWest Indies
Fun fact: Cricket originated in the Weald of south-east England in the 16th century. The first recorded match played for money was in 1646 in Kent. Today cricket is most popular in South Asia.
Q16How many rings are on the Olympic flag?
Fun fact: The five Olympic rings represent the five continents of the world as understood when designed (1912): Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania. Contrary to myth, the colours don't correspond to specific continents.
Q17What is the object of the board game Monopoly?
ACollect the most properties before time runs out
BBe the last player with money — bankrupt all others
CReach "Go" 10 times first
DOwn all four railway stations and all utilities
Fun fact: Monopoly was originally called "The Landlord's Game," invented by Elizabeth Magie in 1903 to demonstrate the ills of land monopolies. It was intended as an anti-capitalist teaching tool.
Q18In which sport would you perform a "slam dunk"?
AVolleyball
BBasketball
CHandball
DNetball
Fun fact: The slam dunk was banned in college basketball (NCAA) from 1967 to 1976, widely believed to be aimed at limiting the dominance of Lew Alcindor (later Kareem Abdul-Jabbar).
Q19Which tennis tournament is played on grass courts?
AThe Australian Open
BThe French Open
CWimbledon
DThe US Open
Fun fact: Wimbledon is the oldest Grand Slam tournament (1877) and the only one still played on grass. Players must wear predominantly white clothing — a rule that has been strictly enforced since the tournament began.
Q20What does "FIFA" stand for?
AFederation International de Football Association
BFédération Internationale de Football Association
CFederal Institute of Football Administration
DFoundation of International Football Associations
Fun fact: FIFA stands for "Fédération Internationale de Football Association" — it's the French name. FIFA was founded in Paris in 1904 and initially had just 7 member nations.
Q21In which sport is a "hat-trick" when three things happen?
AOnly in cricket, when a bowler takes three wickets in three balls
BOnly in football, when a player scores three goals
CBoth cricket and football use the term for three consecutive achievements
DIn any sport when any player achieves three of anything in a row
Fun fact: The term "hat-trick" originated in cricket in the 1850s — a bowler taking three wickets in three balls would receive a new hat. Football adopted the term for three goals in a match.
Q22What is the world record for the 100 metres sprint?
A9.48 seconds
B9.58 seconds
C9.69 seconds
D9.72 seconds
Fun fact: Usain Bolt set the world record of 9.58 seconds at the 2009 World Championships in Berlin. He also holds the 200m record (19.19s). Both records have stood for over 15 years.
Q23How many tiles are there in a standard Scrabble set?
Fun fact: A standard Scrabble set has 100 tiles: 98 lettered tiles and 2 blank tiles. Alfred Mosher Butts designed the game in 1938, analysing letter frequency in newspapers to determine tile distributions.
Q24The Tour de France cycling race primarily takes place in which country?
ABelgium
BSpain
CItaly
DFrance
Fun fact: The Tour de France was first held in 1903. It covers roughly 3,500 km over 21 stages. The leader wears the yellow jersey ("maillot jaune"), which has been awarded since 1919.
Q25In which year did the first Super Bowl take place?
Fun fact: Super Bowl I was played on 15 January 1967 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. The Green Bay Packers beat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10. Tickets cost $6-12 — the stadium was not even sold out.
Q26What is the maximum number of players in a Scrabble game?
Fun fact: The official Scrabble rules support 2-4 players. With more players, the game becomes very long and tiles run short. Competitive Scrabble is almost always played 1-on-1.
Q27In cricket, how many balls are in a standard over?
Fun fact: An over in cricket consists of 6 legal deliveries. It used to be 4 balls (early cricket), then 5, then 8 in some competitions. The current 6-ball over became standard in English cricket in 1900.
Q28Which country has hosted the most Summer Olympic Games?
Fun fact: The USA has hosted the Summer Olympics four times: St. Louis (1904), Los Angeles (1932 and 1984), and Atlanta (1996). Los Angeles will host again in 2028.
Q29What is the name of the trophy awarded to the winner of the NHL (ice hockey) championship?
AThe Presidents' Trophy
BThe Art Ross Trophy
CThe Stanley Cup
DThe Conn Smythe Trophy
Fun fact: The Stanley Cup, donated by Governor General Lord Stanley of Preston in 1892, is the oldest professional sports trophy in North America. Players' names are engraved on it after each championship win.
Q30How long is a standard game of basketball divided into?
ATwo 20-minute halves (NBA)
BFour 12-minute quarters (NBA)
CThree 15-minute thirds (NBA)
DFour 10-minute quarters (NBA)
Fun fact: NBA games have four 12-minute quarters, for 48 minutes of playing time. FIBA (international) basketball uses four 10-minute quarters. Due to stoppages, actual game duration is usually 2-2.5 hours.
About You: Personalised Multiple Choice
Turn any of these into a game about your own family — swap in family member names. · 25 questions
Q1Who in this family is most likely to get lost on a road trip?
A[Name 1]
B[Name 2]
C[Name 3]
D[Name 4]
Fun fact: Tip: Before playing, fill in each option with a real family member's name. Everyone votes privately, then results are revealed together for maximum laughs.
Q2Who in this family would survive longest in the wilderness?
A[Name 1]
B[Name 2]
C[Name 3]
D[Name 4]
Fun fact: Follow-up question: Have the person who wins explain what their survival strategy would actually be.
Q3Who is most likely to accidentally reply-all to a company-wide email?
A[Name 1]
B[Name 2]
C[Name 3]
D[Name 4]
Fun fact: This question works especially well for families where people work in large offices. Add a follow-up: "What would the email say?"
Q4If [family member] were a fictional character, who would they be?
AA Disney princess or prince
BA superhero
CA cartoon villain
DA wise mentor figure
Fun fact: Personalise this by naming the family member in the question. Ask everyone to explain their choice — the reasoning is always more interesting than the answer.
Q5Who in this family would be first voted off a desert island?
A[Name 1]
B[Name 2]
C[Name 3]
D[Name 4]
Fun fact: Rule: The person voted off must then defend themselves in 30 seconds. This turns a simple vote into a mini-debate.
Q6What was [family member]'s first ever job?
ARetail or shop work
BBabysitting or childcare
CHospitality (café / restaurant)
DSomething completely unexpected
Fun fact: Ask an older family member this about themselves — first jobs are often surprisingly humble. Many CEOs started as dishwashers or paper boys.
Q7Who in this family would most likely accidentally call the teacher "Mum"?
A[Name 1]
B[Name 2]
C[Name 3]
D[Name 4]
Fun fact: Studies suggest calling a teacher "Mum" is one of the most universally shared childhood embarrassments across cultures.
Q8Which of these best describes [family member] on a Saturday morning?
AUp at 6am cleaning
BAwake but refusing to get up until 10
CMaking breakfast for everyone
DStill asleep at noon
Fun fact: This question reveals a lot — Saturday morning habits are deeply personal and surprisingly divisive in families.
Q9If [family member] could only keep one possession, what would it be?
ATheir phone
BA specific book or album
CA piece of jewellery or sentimental object
DSomething practical like a good knife or tool
Fun fact: Ask the family member to confirm or deny after votes are in. The gap between what others think and what they actually choose reveals a lot.
Q10Who in this family gives the best life advice?
A[Name 1]
B[Name 2]
C[Name 3]
D[Name 4]
Fun fact: The person who receives the most votes often doesn't expect it. Make sure they share a piece of their best advice afterwards.
Q11What would [family member]'s autobiography be called?
A"How I Managed to Wing Everything"
B"Chaos, Coffee, and Occasional Brilliance"
C"I Told You So: A Memoir"
D"Still Figuring It Out"
Fun fact: After voting, ask the family member to pitch their actual autobiography title. The gap between others' perceptions and self-image always sparks great conversation.
Q12Who is most likely to stay up until 3am on a weeknight for absolutely no reason?
A[Name 1]
B[Name 2]
C[Name 3]
D[Name 4]
Fun fact: This is called "revenge bedtime procrastination" — a phenomenon where people reclaim free time by staying up late after a full day of obligations.
Q13If this family had a theme song, what style would it be?
AAn upbeat pop anthem
BA dramatic orchestral piece
CA country ballad about road trips and meals
DA chaotic jazz improv piece
Fun fact: After voting, have everyone suggest an actual song that fits. The playlist this generates is always worth saving.
Q14Which family member would most likely appear on a reality TV show?
A[Name 1]
B[Name 2]
C[Name 3]
D[Name 4]
Fun fact: Follow up by asking: "Which show?" The show people choose for family members reveals what they really think about those people.
Q15How would you describe [family member]'s cooking?
ARestaurant quality — genuinely impressive
BSolid home cooking, reliably good
CEnthusiastic but hit-or-miss
DA running family legend (not in a good way)
Fun fact: This question is best asked with the cook present. Agree on a rule beforehand: whoever is described must cook the next family meal.
Q16What would [family member] spend a surprise £500 on?
ASomething practical and sensible
BAn experience — trip, concert, event
CClothes, gadgets, or treats
DSave it without a moment's hesitation
Fun fact: Adapt the currency to your local one. This question reveals money personality types — saver vs. spender — and often leads to great discussions about family financial values.
Q17If [family member] could have any job, they would be a…
ACelebrity of some sort
BExplorer / adventurer
CAcademic or researcher
DSomething completely ordinary and peaceful
Fun fact: Ask the family member to share what they'd actually choose. Research shows people consistently overestimate how much high-status jobs would make them happier.
Q18Who in this family takes the longest to say goodbye before leaving?
A[Name 1]
B[Name 2]
C[Name 3]
D[Name 4]
Fun fact: This phenomenon is sometimes called the "Irish Goodbye" (for those who leave without saying anything) vs. the extended farewell. Most families have one of each extreme.
Q19What is [family member]'s most-used phrase or expression?
ASomething about being tired or busy
BA catchphrase they've been repeating for years
CA very specific piece of advice they give to everyone
DSomething they borrowed from a movie or show
Fun fact: Write down each family member's catchphrase before playing — then after voting, read them all aloud. Families almost always have more verbal quirks than they realise.
Q20What hidden talent does this family NOT know about [family member]?
AA physical skill — sport, dance, acrobatics
BA creative skill — art, music, writing
CA memory or knowledge skill
DI don't actually have one
Fun fact: This question works differently from the others — let the family member answer first, then see if anyone already knew. Hidden talents are more common than people think.
Q21What decade was [family member] built for?
AWould have thrived in the 1950s–60s
BBelongs in the 1970s–80s
CIs perfectly suited to the modern era
DBelongs sometime in the future
Fun fact: This is a great question for mixed-generation families. Teens often place grandparents in the past; grandparents often place teens in the future. Both are equally revealing.
Q22Which family member is most likely to become famous one day?
A[Name 1]
B[Name 2]
C[Name 3]
D[Name 4]
Fun fact: After voting, ask everyone to explain the specific reason they chose that person — the explanations are always more interesting than the vote.
Q23What movie character is most like [family member]?
AA determined hero who never gives up
BA loveable chaotic side character
CThe wise and slightly odd mentor
DThe comic relief who also turns out to be crucial
Fun fact: Ask each voter to name a specific character. Comparing the different film characters people come up with for the same person is always hilarious.
Q24How does [family member] handle a broken appliance?
AFixes it themselves with remarkable competence
BReads the manual thoroughly before doing anything
CAsks someone else immediately
DIgnores it until someone else fixes it
Fun fact: Appliance-fixing behaviour is a surprisingly reliable personality indicator. Ask the family member to rate themselves — self-ratings rarely match family perceptions.
Q25What three words best describe [family member]?
AOrganised, reliable, sensible
BFunny, spontaneous, unpredictable
CCurious, creative, a bit chaotic
DWarm, calm, dependable
Fun fact: After voting, ask the family member to choose their own three words. The gap between how we see ourselves and how others see us is the most interesting data in any family game.