Quiz: How Curious Are You?
You know what someone reading about quantum physics at 2 AM has in common with someone taking apart a toaster just to see how it works? They’ve both fallen into the trap of their own curiosity. And if you’re reading this article right now, you’re probably part of that same club. Our quiz will help you figure out how deep you’ve plunged into the world of questions without answers and answers that spawn new questions.
Jane Coles
Jane, an alumnus of Reed College's Communications program and former editor at a major digital media platform, has spent a decade creating viral personality quizzes and pop culture content for leading entertainment websites. Her background in digital media helps her craft entertaining questions that engage millions of users worldwide. When not developing content, Jane finds solace in globe-trotting, supporting animal shelters, and mastering yoga poses.
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1. You find an old locked diary in your attic. What's your move?
- Try every possible combination until it opens
- Research lock-picking techniques online for this specific type
- Check if it belongs to someone important first
- Put it back where you found it
2. At a party, someone mentions a hobby you've never heard of. You:
- Immediately ask twenty questions about it
- Make a mental note to thoroughly investigate it later
- Listen politely if it sounds relevant to your interests
- Nod and steer the conversation to familiar topics
3. Your ideal vacation souvenir would be:
- Something bizarre from a place locals warned you about
- A rare book from an antiquarian shop
- A practical item that reminds you of a specific experience
- Photos on your phone are enough
4. You notice your neighbor has installed something mysterious on their roof. You:
- Find an excuse to visit and casually investigate
- Research all possible roof installations until you identify it
- Ask about it only if you're considering something similar
- Their roof, their business
5. When using a new app, you typically:
- Click every button to see what happens
- Read the entire documentation first
- Learn only the features you need
- Use the basics and ignore the rest
6. You're told there's a secret room in your workplace. Your reaction:
- Start tapping walls during lunch break
- Research the building's original blueprints
- Interesting, but you have deadlines to meet
- Probably just a rumor anyway
7. At a museum, you're most drawn to:
- The 'Staff Only' doors
- The detailed plaques explaining each exhibit
- The sections related to your personal interests
- The gift shop and café
8. Someone speaking an unfamiliar language sits next to you on a train. You:
- Try to identify the language using clues from their conversation
- Discretely use a language identification app
- Mind your own business unless they need help
- Put on your headphones
9. You receive a package with no return address. Your first thought:
- Mystery adventure begins!
- Time to analyze the postmark and packaging clues
- Check if anyone you know mentioned sending something
- Probably just something you forgot you ordered
10. Your browser history would reveal:
- 47 random Wikipedia rabbit holes from last night
- Systematic research on three specific topics
- Mostly work-related and hobby-specific searches
- The same five websites you always visit
11. At a restaurant, when the waiter mentions the 'chef's experimental special':
- Order it immediately without asking what it is
- Request a detailed ingredient list and preparation method
- Consider it if it aligns with your dietary preferences
- Stick with your usual order
12. You find a USB drive on the ground. What happens next?
- Plug it into an old laptop to see what's on it
- Run security scans before carefully examining its contents
- Turn it in to lost and found
- Leave it where it is
13. When someone says 'Don't look behind that curtain,' you:
- Immediately look when they turn away
- Deduce what's there based on context clues
- Respect their privacy unless it affects you
- Weren't planning to look anyway
14. Your reaction to an 'Under Construction' sign:
- Find an alternate route to peek at what they're building
- Look up the construction permits online
- Make a note if it impacts your regular route
- Take the detour without question