A quiz that seems easy but is actually hard: trick questions that make you think flexibly
That “simple yet difficult” quality is what makes trick quizzes unique, isn’t it? If you loosen up your thinking you can solve them, but fixed ideas get in the way and it’s hard to reach the right answer.
Quizzes that hide alternative uses of everyday words or play on our assumptions become more enjoyable the more you think about them.
In this article, we’ll guide you into the world of trick quizzes that will make you exclaim, “I see!” Give it a try with a flexible mindset!
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Trick Quiz Collection Enjoyable for Children and Adults (11–20)
Why did Urashima Tarō open the tamatebako (jeweled box)?
See the answer
hand
If you interpret 「何で」 as nande or doushite (why), you might never find an answer. But if you read 「何で」 as nani de (with what), you can arrive at the answer: the “hand” (te)! Pay attention to how the kanji is read.
What animal becomes well-behaved when it stands on its head?
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dog
In English, a dog is “dog,” pronounced “doggu” in Japanese. If you read that backwards, it becomes “good,” which in English is spelled “good” and means “nice” or “good.” The key is to think of animals as words, not to actually have the animals do handstands.
In conclusion
Seemingly simple but tricky quizzes can also be used as training to make your thinking more flexible.
By noticing word usage you’d normally overlook and letting go of preconceptions, you’re sure to make new discoveries.
Why not enjoy quizzes while developing a flexible mindset?