Puzzles, Brain Teasers & Personality Tests!

How can this be true?
Each part is the same size between the upper and lower figure. The parts are moved around in the lower figure. Can you account for the "extra" square in the lower figure?

How smart are you?

1. READ this sentence:

   FINISHED FILES ARE THE RESULT
   OF YEARS OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY
   COMBINED WITH THE EXPERIENCE
   OF YEARS.

2. Now count aloud the F's in that sentence.
   Count them ONLY ONCE.
   Do not go back and count them again.
   
   
3. Ready? Click Here to Check Your Answer

Draw a pig

• Get a sheet of paper and writing device (pencil or pen)
  
  
• Take more than 10 seconds and less than 10 minutes
  
  
• Draw a pig
  
  
• Click Here for an Analysis of your pig drawing

Cross the desert

• Get a sheet of paper and writing device (pencil or pen)
  
  
• Picture this:
  You are in the desert with the following animals;
  
  • cow
  • horse
  • monkey
  • lion
  • sheep
    
    
• None of the animals are a threat to you or each other.
  
  
• As time goes along, you must leave an animal.
  
  
• Write down the animal you would leave first.
  
  
• More time passes, and you must abandon another animal.
  
  
• Write down the second animal you would leave.
  
  
• Write all five animals you would leave in order you would leave them off.
  
  

Imagine Your Dream House

• Because of the complexity of this image, you may wish to take notes of the picture you draw in your mind.
• Imagine your dream house, particularly the following details:

1. The landscape or surrounding yard. Grass, trees, flowers, etc.
   
   
2. As you walk around the house to the back yard, what do you see? Grass, trees, flowers, etc.
   
   
3. As you walk along, you come upon a key. Think about the key. What do you do with the key?
   
   
4. As you continue to walk along, you come upon a cup. Think about the cup. What do you do with the cup?
   
   
5. You continue to walk to the edge of your property. How do you recognize the edge of your property?
   
   
6. You want to cross over to your neighbors property. How do you do that? Is it easy or difficult?
   
   
7. Now you have crossed over, look at your surroundings. What is it like? Good/bad, big/small, contrast to your property?
   
   

Girl/Boy Friend Meeting

1. You are walking to your boy/girlfriend's house.
   There are two roads to get there.
   One is a straight path to take you there quickly, but is very plain and boring.
   The other is significantly longer but is full of wonderful sights and interesting things.
   Which one do you take to get your significant other's house, short or long?
   
   
2. On the way you see two rose bushes.
   One is full of red roses, the other full of white.
   You decide to pick 20 roses for your boy/girlfriend, of any color combination.
   What number of white and red do you pick?
   (you can pick all of one or any combo of the two).
   
   
3. You finally get to their house.
   A family member answers the door.
   You can have them get your boy/girlfriend or go get them yourself.
   Which do you do?
   
   
4. You go up to you boy/girlfriend's room, but nobody is there.
   You decide to leave the roses.
   Do you leave them by the windowsill or on the bed?
   
   
5. Later, it s time for bed.
   You and your boy/girlfriend go to sleep in separate rooms.
   In the morning when its time to wake up you go in their room and check on them.
   When you arrive, are they awake or asleep?
   
   
6. Now it's time to go back home.
   Do you take the short, plain road or the longer, more interesting road?
   
   

Friendship Test

1. Write the numbers 1 through 11 in a column.
   
   
2. Beside numbers 1 and 2, write any two numbers you want.
   
   
3. Beside the 3 and 7, write down the names of members of the opposite sex.
   
   
4. Write anyone's name (like friends or family...) in the 4th, 5th and 6th spots.
   
   
5. Write down four song titles in 8, 9, 10 and 11.
   
   
6. Make a wish.
   
   

People List

1. This is the first list.
   1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world.
      
      
   2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners.
      
      
   3. Name the last five winners of the Miss America contest.
      
      
   4. Name 10 people who have won the Nobel or Pulitzer prize.
      
      
   5. Name the last six Academy Award winners for best actor and actress.
      
      
   6. Name the last decade's worth of World Series winners.
      
      
2. Here's the second list.
   1. List a few teachers who aided your journey through school.
      
      
   2. Name three friends who have helped you through a difficult time.
      
      
   3. Name five people who have taught you something worthwhile.
      
      
   4. Think of a few people who have made you feel appreciated and special.
      
      
   5. Think of five people you enjoy spending time with.
      
      
   6. Name half a dozen heroes whose stories have inspired you.
      
      

A REAL Human Resource Test

It helps them get a better insight concerning their employees and potential employees.
It's only 10 simple questions, so... Grab a pencil and paper, keeping track of your letter answers.

1. When do you feel your best?
(a) in the morning
(b) during the afternoon & early evening
(c) late at night

2. You usually walk
(a) fairly fast, with long steps
(b) fairly fast, with short, quick steps
(c) less fast head up, looking the world in the face
(d) less fast, head down
(e) very slowly

3. When talking to people you
(a) stand with your arms folded
(b) have your hands clasped
(c) have one or both your hands on your hips
(d) touch or push the person to whom you are talking
(e) play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair

4. When relaxing, you sit with
(a) your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side
(b) your legs crossed
(c) your legs stretched out or straight
(d) one leg curled under you

5. When something really amuses you, you react with
(a) a big, appreciative laugh
(b) a laugh, but not a loud one
(c) a quiet chuckle
(d) a sheepish smile

6. When you go to a party or social gathering you..
(a) make a loud entrance so everyone notices you
(b) make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you know
(c) make the quietest entrance, trying to stay unnoticed

7. You're working very hard, concentrating hard, and you're interrupted. Do you..
(a) welcome the break
(b) feel extremely irritated
(c) vary between these two extremes

8. Which of the following colors do you like most?
(a) red or orange
(b) black
(c) yellow or light blue
(d) green
(e) dark blue or purple
(f) white
(g) brown or gray

9. When you are in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep, you lie
(a) stretched out on your back
(b) stretched out face down on your stomach
(c) on your side, slightly curled
(d) with your head on one arm
(e) with your head under the covers

10. You often dream that you are
(a) falling
(b) fighting or struggling
(c) searching for something or somebody
(d) flying or floating
(e) you usually have dreamless sleep
(f) your dreams are always pleasant

Animal Comparison Test

1. Put the following 5 animals in the order of your preference.
   1. Cow
   2. Tiger
   3. Sheep
   4. Horse
   5. Pig
2. Write one word that describes each one of the following:
   1. Dog
   2. Cat
   3. Rat
   4. Coffee
   5. Sea
3. Think of someone (who also knows you and is important to you) that you can relate them to the following colors. (Please do not repeat your answer twice. Name just one person for each color.)
   1. Yellow
   2. Orange
   3. Red
   4. White
   5. Green

Find 9 faces in the Picture There are nine human faces in the picture. The dog's face doesn't count! If you find 6, you have ordinary powers of observation. If you find 7, you have above average powers of observation. If you find 8, you are very observant. Congratulate yourself. If you find 9, you are extremely observant, very intuitive, and creative. You rival the observant powers of Sherlock Holmes! Need Help? Click Here Click Here to Return to Puzzle Index