This 30-Second Quiz Will Reveal Who’s Book Smart And Who’s Street Smart

When someone thinks of a person who is book smart, they probably imagine an individual who is a super nerd. Someone who excels in subjects like math and science, nerds out with only their closest friends over some challenging board games, and rarely gets out of the house. In other words, they think of the main characters on The Big Bang Theory.

On the other hand, when someone thinks about a person who is street smart, they might picture an individual who is always knows how to find a good deal and is good at thinking their way through common problems. In this instance, they might think of someone like to Jax Teller from Sons of Anarchy or Kate Austen from Lost.

Of course, these are broad stereotypes that only cover the far end of the spectrum. Because what these terms are really getting at is how an individual prefers to take in information and how they go on to apply it in the real world.

Someone that's book smart doesn't necessarily have their head buried in a book 24/7, they just prefer to learn on their own or in a formal setting. Just as someone who is street smart prefers to learn through hands-on experience and by engaging with others.

So let's find out which side of the spectrum more people fall on!

Question 1

Pick a superpower.

Ahh, if only superpowers were real. Just think about the endless possibilities that even one of these supernatural abilities would give a person. Fame and fortune would be right around the corner if you wanted. Or you could always take up a life of crime-fighting. Just don’t forget — “With great power comes great responsibility.”

Question 2

Who is ideal company for a Friday night?

If you currently go to work or attend school, then you likely know the sweet relief that comes with a Friday night. In front of you lies an entire weekend to catch your breath. So do you like to break it in by hanging out with others? Or would you rather just take one night to unwind by yourself?

Question 3

What's the best way to leave a bad job?

A lot of us have jobs that we probably weren't dreaming of as kids. Still, it's important to be responsible and pay the bills. After all, work isn't meant to be all fun and games. It's meant to be a way to live as a grown person. However, there are different ways to go about leaving a job. Some can get us better results than others, if we're creative enough.

Question 4

Rather watch a season of a favorite show in one day or over the course of a few weeks?

TV seasons used to be over 20 episodes long, which is no small undertaking when you’re talking about episodes that are nearly an hour long. But these days, some of the best shows only run for 10 to 13 episodes per season. And we’re sure we’re not the only ones who have enjoyed an entire weekend binge-watching a favorite series.

Question 5

Pick a movie.

In general, fewer people go to the movies than they used to. You can enjoy a lifetimes’ worth of content from your own couch after all. But there are still those movies that people turn out for in droves. Such was the case with these four films, which all just so happened to come out this year.

Question 6

Be the guest on a talk show or the host of a cooking show?

Ever venture to the bathroom and forget to bring your phone with you? If so, then there’s a chance you might have found yourself sitting down for an interview alongside your favorite late night talk show host. Did you break out a funny anecdote? Tell them about your latest movie? Or do you have no idea what we’re talking about?

Question 7

Rather go LARPing or play a video game?

For those that might be too “cool” to participate, LARPing is just an easier way to say “live-action role-playing.” It’s basically a board game or a video game that’s come to life that you can partake in with your friends. Of course, it requires a certain amount of imagination to be up for the task.

Question 8

Pick a famous movie character to hang out with.

Chances are, most people would rather embody their favorite movie character than hang out with them. But even by virtue of simply admiring someone, you will begin to adopt a few of their traits. So which one of these iconic characters would you rather spend the day with to bask in their essence and maybe even partake in an adventure or two?

Question 9

A tire’s gone flat. Pick a response.

There’s nothing that says street smarts like being able to quickly fix a problem that literally occurs right on the street. Getting a flat tire is one of those problems that could be remedied in 10 minutes if you’re prepared and know what you’re doing. Otherwise, it could really throw a wrench into your entire day.

Question 10

Pick a board game.

Those who are more book smart would probably want to stick to a board game that requires a lot more intellect — like having a bigger vocabulary or being able to crunch a bunch of numbers fast. Meanwhile, those with street smarts would probably prefer a game where they have to try and predict and outsmart a fellow player’s strategy.

Question 11

Rather keep a journal or a photo album?

Keeping a journal is beginning to become a bit of an antiquated hobby. Nowadays, there are a number of places people can look to remember what they were up at any given point in time. But not long ago, a person would probably have to write everything down if they ever wanted to look back on their day-to-day life.

Question 12

Skipping school is:

For those of you who may be long done with high school, just take a moment and put yourself back in your teenage shows. Remember how it felt like it would never ever end? This feeling could have no doubt led you to fake sick and enjoy a day for yourself. Or were you someone who couldn’t bear the thought of getting behind?

Question 13

Skipping work is:

Many people find work a little easier than going to school. The simple reason being that you actually get paid to be there. Therefore, calling in sick for a day might mean a smaller paycheck. Or maybe it means you’ll just use up one of your days off and get paid anyway, which doesn’t sound all that bad.

Question 14

Visiting a fortune teller sounds like:

Even if you’re someone who doesn’t believe in the ability to see into the future, there still might be something fun about going to a fortune teller. After all, sometimes we’re too involved in our own lives to assess them accurately, and a fortune teller just might offer up a new perspective not previously thought of.

Question 15

Pick a TV drama.

What do these four very different drama series have in common? Well, they’ve all won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Drama Series at one point or another. Therefore, if you haven’t watched any of them, they might just be worth your time. So which one would you pick above the others?

Question 16

What's a good bowling score?

For some people, bowling is an ideal way to hang out with friends. It’s wholesome, fun, and it’s a game that pretty much everyone can jump right into. Other people simply don’t get it, seeing it as a bore and something that only old people or professional bowlers should partake in.

Question 17

Ideal footwear?

As Forrest Gump once told us, “There’s an awful lot you could tell about a person by their shoes.” If you don’t think that’s the case, just look at your own collection of footwear and try to think about what a stranger would glean from it. Are you all about style? Comfort? Practicality?

Question 18

Rather take a road trip somewhere or fly to a different country?

Because those who are street smart like to learn by engaging through others, they might be a little bit more prone to traveling abroad. Meanwhile, someone who’s book smart might be more than happy with exploring a new world from the comfort of their own couch or just heading off to someplace that's a little bit more local.

Question 19

Pick a mobile game.

There are endless ways to waste time on the phone. Scrolling forever is certainly one way to go. But if you’re looking for something a little more interactive, you may have found yourself downloading a few mobile games. Here are some of the most popular titles of all time. So which one sound the most enticing?

Question 20

Rather spend the night in a car or in a motel?

If you’ve ever found yourself on a lengthy road trip, you might have discovered that motel rooms aren’t exactly all that cheap. It’s basically like dropping 100 bucks on a bed you’re only going to use for eight hours. So have you ever decide to save the money and sleep in your car?

Question 21

Showing up to a party without an invite is:

For many people, just showing up to a party at all can be nerve-wracking enough. But showing up to one you weren’t even invited to takes another kind of courage entirely. Unless, of course, it’s one of those parties being thrown by someone who doesn’t care how many people show up.

Question 22

Rather get a tattoo or piercing?

Getting a tattoo is a huge commitment. But there are still plenty of people who end up getting them spur of the moment. While they can be removed, the process is usually painful and expensive, meaning that any time a person gets inked, it’s usually a lifelong commitment. Whereas piercing can always be taken out.

Question 23

Which is easier in a pinch: Mental Math or Calculator?

If it’s just some simple addition or multiplication, we’d like to think that everyone would feel brave enough to complete the problem in their heads. But once you start getting into bigger numbers or some subtraction and division, you start separating the math whizzes from the everyday novices. Which one are you?

Question 24

Rather go on a road trip with one friend or multiple friends?

Does the idea of spending a week in a car with your closest friends sound like a blast or a nightmare? Sure, they might be your best buds, but that doesn’t mean you’d want to be stuck in a confined area with them for more than a few hours at a time, right?

Question 25

Pick an animated series.

Cartoons aren’t just for kids. In fact, many of the jokes in these animated series might end up flying over the heads of most adults. After all, shows like The Simpsons and Rick and Morty are written by some of the sharpest comedic minds working in all of entertainment. Yet both shows having strikingly different sensibilities.

Question 26

Never leave the house without:

Most people should be familiar with the triple tap, wallet keys and phone, but some people tend to forget their stuff no matter what. Of course, most people can get by if they forget their debit card or phone at home for the day, but others would be totally lost. So out of the things below, choose one that absolutely needs to leave the house every single day.

Question 27

What's the best way to deal with a mean person?

No one likes a bully. But few people actually like to stand up to them. And this isn’t always a need of self-preservation. Often times, bullies are just looking for any kind of reaction out of someone, even if it’s extremely negative. Meaning that ignoring them might actually be the most effective way to shut them down.

Question 28

The teacher just announced a pop quiz. Pick a response.

Quizzes and tests can be stressful enough even when you know they’re already coming. But it can be a nightmare to get one sprung on you when you’ve had absolutely no time to prepare. Then again, maybe you’re the type of person who also stays up to date on the readings and homework.

Question 29

Ideal number of friends to hang out with at a time?

Being street smart implies that you’re good around people. This might mean you’re more than comfortable hanging out with a larger number of people at a time, since conversing with others might come as second nature. Meanwhile, other people might find it a bit overwhelming to hang out with more than a couple of people at one.

Question 30

MCU or DCEU?

Even if you’re not the biggest superhero fan, there’s a good chance that you’ve come across movies from either of these franchise at some point in the last decade. They’re often the most profitable and talked about movies of the year after all. So do you prefer one shared cinematic universe over the other?

Question 31

Pick another language to speak:

Unless you grew up speaking multiple languages, learning any other language than your own is no small feat. While some people certainly have a talent for it more than others, it requires a lot of time and dedication no matter what. And you’ll never become fluent if you don’t practice with native speakers.

Question 32

Pick a card game to play.

A lot of card games require an even mix of book and street smarts. For instance, a large part of poker is all about the numbers. In other words, which hands have a higher chance of beating out the others. But there’s a whole other side of the game that involves knowing how to read your fellow players.

Question 33

Pick a karaoke song:

With talent shows becoming so ubiquitous in the last few decades, it’s easy to forget just how hard it is to get up in front of other people and belt out a song. The only time most people will do this alone is at karaoke, when there is often the expectation of not being all that great.

Question 34

Pick an open mic night talent:

With public speaking being one of the biggest fears around the world, something like stand-up comedy probably isn’t making it onto too many people’s bucket lists. Not only do you have to get up there and speak in front of a group of people, but you need to make them laugh. A lot.

Question 35

Pick a Netflix original.

Even if you don’t have a Netflix account, chances are high that you’re using someone else. If not, you might just be missing out on some of the best shows being made today. Stranger Things was a bit of a cultural phenomenon when it debuted in 2016, but it’s far from the only show worth checking out on the streaming service.

Question 36

Use the assembly instructions or throw them out?

Putting together a piece of new furniture can be frustrating, to say the least. And while the assembly instructions usually recommend working with a parter, sometimes that’s the last thing you need when frustrations begin to mount. So do you disregard the instructions all together, or follow them to a T so you don’t end up having to backtrack?

Question 37

Who is usually the most help when facing a new challenge?

How did anybody do anything before the Internet? Well, what they did was retain knowledge for a lot longer than people do today. At least that’s the way it seems. After all, why bother remembering how to do anything when you always have YouTube or WikiHow at your disposal, right?

Question 38

Lost in a new city. Pick a response.

Getting lost in a new city can either be very scary or just the adventure you were looking for. But at a certain point, you’re going to need to find your way back to the hotel. So do you put your trust in the locals or confide in a fellow tourist? Or maybe the only thing you need is a quick phone charge.

Question 39

Is a cool stunt worth breaking a bone?

Breaking a bone is never a fun endeavor. But most people will do it at some point in their life. And they’ll often come away with an important life lesson — like it’s never a good idea to leave your 25 pound dumbbells in the middle of the floor before going to bed.

Question 40

Pick a celebrity to hang out with.

Even if you consider certain celebrities as “talentless,” the fact of the matter is that must have some kind of charisma or appeal that’s made them famous. These four individuals below have all enjoyed successful careers, all for very different reasons. So which one would you want to hang with the most?

Question 41

Rather spend vacation at home or someplace new?

For many people, a week of vacation is the thing they look forward to above all else. Of course, there are an infinite number of things to do on vacation. So are you someone who would like to go on a bit of an adventure, or would you be more than happy to kick back and putz around the house.

Question 42

Ideal way to ask someone out on a date?

It’s never easy putting yourself there with the possibility of being rejected. But there are certainly ways to lessen the blow. Asking someone out via text is a pretty easy go-to. But it also might come off as a bit of a cop-out to some. Whereas asking someone out in person takes a decent amount of courage.

Question 43

Rather go to an art museum or a history museum?

Because art is largely up to interpretation, it something that many can’t quite wrap their heads around. Sure, they might enjoy it. But spending an entire Sunday looking at it might be exhausting. Whereas artifacts from history are a lot more concrete and a little easier to understand for many.

Question 44

A total stranger fires up a conversation on the street. Pick a response.

It can seem illogical for getting mad at someone who’s just trying to be friendly. But sometimes you just want to walk down the sidewalk and be left alone. Or maybe you’re the type of person who welcomes conversation at every turn. Everyone has at least one things that’s interesting about them, right?

Question 45

Pick a sitcom.

Sitcoms are often the perfect go-to after a long day of work. They’re easily consumable and good for a few laughs. But at the same time, people have wildly different senses of humor, and one sitcom that’s downright hilarious to someone might leave another person scratching their heads. So which one of these works best for you?

Question 46

Dogs or cats?

Want to get outside, go for a walk or a run, and have strangers constantly asking if they can pet your companion? Then chances are you’re probably a dog person. But if you want something that is a little more self-sufficient and perfect for staying indoors, then a cat might be the way to go.

Question 47

Rather work alone or in a group?

There’s nothing that can send a shudder down certain students spine like the phrase “group project.” Working with other people can add a whole other layer of complication to the process. But if the differing personalities end up complimenting each other, then it can also mean you have to do less work.

Question 48

What's the best section in the bookstore?

Books stores may be on the decline, but they’re far from extinct. So imagine you’ve just entered one and the smell of coffee and parchment is thick in the air. Which section do you take off to first? Or rather, which one do you end up settling in for the longest amount of time?

Question 49

What's the best way to find missing keys?

Whether it be a wallet, keys, or phone, there are some things you just can’t leave the house without. Which means you might end up late if any of these items end up going missing. So do you take a calm and calculated approach to tracking them down? Or rip through the house like a mini tornado?

Question 50

Pick a video game.

Even if you’re not an avid gamer. There’s bound to be a kind of game that you’d prefer over the others. For instance, games like Fortnite and Portal can often be enjoyed just one round or one level at a time. Whereas games like GTA V and The Legend of Zelda can turn into a bit of a time suck.

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