100 Quiz Questions You Should Use

By Ella Levenbach Updated: September 25, 2024 Updated: Sep 25, 2024

Quizzes are becoming more and more popular online, with websites like Buzzfeed (see our Buzzfeed quiz maker) and CNN designing fun and innovative quizzes for users to take. Whether it’s for marketing or for fun, it seems like all types of quizzes are taking over the world. And that’s why you need to have a long list of quiz questions to work from. You want your quiz to stand out from the crowd.

So, what does it take to ask compelling and engaging questions in your quiz? Read this article for 100 examples of personality quiz questions that work really well. From there, you’ll be ready to use our personality quiz maker and/or survey maker to customize a quiz for your target audience.

Basic Questions About Personality Traits

So, you’re thinking about creating a personality quiz. Well, the easiest way is to start by getting to know the quiz taker. Simple questions aimed at characteristics that they possess can tell you much of what you’ll need to create the outcome of the quiz.

For example, many of the following questions can help you to decipher if the quiz taker is an introvert or extrovert, how they view themselves, and even things they need to work on. Once you’ve gotten these questions down, you’ll have everything you need to figure out who your quiz take is. Here are a few examples.

What movie closely mirrors your life?

1.   The Pursuit of Happiness
2.   Braveheart
3.   Bridget Jones’s Diary
4.   Citizen Kane

How social are you?

1.   Unapologetically social
2.   I spread my wings when the time is right
3.   I have a few friends
4.   I don’t like people

What are you most afraid of?

1.   Rejection
2.   Failure
3.   Enclosed spaces
4.   Heights

If you were to liken your personality to a music genre, what would it be?

1.   Hip-hop – outgoing
2.   Pop – upbeat
3.   Country – relatable
4.   Jazz/blues – creative

What do you need to work on?

1.   My patience
2.   My impulsivity
3.   My arrogance
4.   My pickiness

What kind of event would you throw?

1.   A tea party
2.   A dance party
3.   A cocktail party
4.   A pool party

Are you more of an optimist or pessimist?

1.   An optimist
2.   A pessimist
3.   A realist
4.   An idealist

What are you likely to get in trouble for?

1.   Illegally downloading music or movies
2.   Eating food before paying for it
3.   Using my phone while driving
4.   Sharing medication

If you could have a superpower, what would it be?

1.   The ability to fly
2.   Superhuman strength
3.   Teleportation
4.   Invisibility

If you were a food, you would be…

1.   Sweet
2.   Salty
3.   Spicy
4.   Sour

Who do you spend most of your time with?

1.   Alone
2.   My family
3.   My work colleagues
4.   My significant other
5.   My friends

Questions That Reveal What’s Important to the Quiz Taker

Once you’ve gotten the basic questions out of the way, it’s time to find out what is important to your quiz takers. These questions help to give more, and often needed insight into the quiz taker’s life. This information allows you to incorporate phrases like “your family means the world to you” or “your morals and beliefs help to keep you grounded” and any other phrase that shows a deeper understanding of who the quiz taker is.

Which of these jobs suits you?

1.   Public defender
2.   Paramedic
3.   Professional athlete
4.   Pastry chef

Which of these mantras are you most likely to adopt?

1.   “The only real failure is the failure to try”
2.   “What we do in life echoes in eternity”
3.   “To thine own self be true”
4.   “All you need is love”

How do you feel about where you are in life?

1.   I’m exactly where I want to be
2.   I feel like I’m starting over
3.   I just need to put in the effort
4.   I’d prefer not to say

What’s most important to you?

1.   Faith
2.   Family
3.   Happiness
4.   Money

Who do you tell everything to?

1.   My therapist
2.   A family member
3.   My best friend
4.   No one

Which of these celebs would you want as a life coach?

1.   Dr. Phil
2.   Jimmy Fallon
3.   Kim Kardashian
4.   Oprah Winfrey

If you won an all-expense-paid trip, who would you take with you?

1.   My boyfriend/girlfriend
2.   My best friend
3.   My children/family
4.   I’d take myself

How do you want to be remembered?

1.   I want to be remembered for how I treated others
2.   I want to be remembered for what I accomplished
3.   I want to be remembered for my beauty
4.   I want to be remembered for my fearlessness
5.   I want to be remembered for my traits

How often do you speak to your relatives?

1.   Multiple times a day
2.   A few times a week
3.   Whenever the need arises
4.   Almost never

How do you feel about chores?

1.   I hate them
2.   They’re a necessary evil
3.   I don’t mind it
4.   Hand me the broom

Which of these things would you not be willing to part with for 24 hours?

1.   Television
2.   Food
3.   My home
4.   People

Questions to Help Gauge the Quiz Taker’s Communication Skills

The way in which one communicates gives great insight into how a person expresses themselves, and by extension, how they respond to difficult situations. Digging a little deeper, it can also indicate one’s stress levels, how accepting they are of others, and you may even be able to find out how well they get along with others. Incorporating at least one of these questions in your quiz to help better “read” your quiz takers.

What is your preferred method of communication?

1. Texting or emails
2.   Video calls
3.   Phone calls
4.   Face to face

When in an argument, are you usually right or wrong?

1. I’m always right
2.   I’m usually wrong
3.   It’s 50/50
4.   I plead the 5th

How do you feel about confrontation?

1.   It’s my middle name
2.   There is a time and place for it
3.   I don’t like it, but…
4.   I’m allergic to it

How long does it take for you to forgive someone?

1.   A few seconds
2.   A few days
3.   It depends on what the crime was
4.   What is forgiveness?

If you had to pick one of these social media sites to use for the rest of your life, which would it be?

1.   Instagram
2.   Facebook
3.   Twitter
4.   Tik Tok

Are you very trusting of others?

1.   No
2.   Not really
3.   I usually go with my gut
4.   Absolutely

Would you say that you’re a welcoming person?

1.   Extremely
2.   I think so
3.   I’ve been accused of having resting witch face
4.   Not at all

Does flattery work on you?

1.   Absolutely
2.   If you say it often enough, it will
3.   I’m not sure
4.   No

Which of these languages would you love to learn?

1.   French
2.   Spanish
3.   Mandarin
4.   Portuguese

How do you greet people when you meet them?

1.   A handshake
2.   A hug
3.   A head-nod
4.   I just say hi

Have you ever told someone you would call them back and not do it?

1.   Yes, all the time
2.   Yes, every now and then
3.   Only if it’s an emergency
4.   No, never

Personality Quiz Questions that Reveal Relationship Preferences

It’s not very often that you find relationship style questions incorporated into your standard personality quiz. They’re more commonly found in relationship and compatibility quizzes, but it wouldn’t hurt to learn a thing or two about them.

Most of these questions are centered around what the quiz-taker would want in their “ideal” relationship. Take for example the quiz title, “Which celebrity would be perfect for you?” You won’t assign Ben Affleck to someone who wants loyalty (several cheating incidents), enjoys spending quality time together (extremely busy actor), and is not compatible with a Leo (his zodiac sign).

What is your love language?

1.   Words of Affirmation
2.   Quality Time
3.   Physical Touch
4.   Receiving Gifts

Which of these signs are you least compatible with?

1.   Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
2.   Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
3.   Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
4.   Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces

How would you describe your dating life?

1.   Non-existent
2.   Meh
3.   It’s doing okay
4.   I’m booked until 2021

How do you meet most of your dates?

1.   On dating apps
2.   At public places like the gym
3.   At work/school
4.   I meet them at the most random places

What is most important in a relationship?

1.   Loyalty
2.   Communication
3.   Respect
4.   Passion

Which of these is an absolute dealbreaker?

1.   Poor hygiene
2.   Insecurity
3.   Controlling
4.   Inattentive

Would you say that you’re a hopeless romantic?

1.   Absolutely
2.   I can be
3.   No, but I do want my happily ever after
4.   Not one bit

Approximately how long does it take you to commit?

1.   A few hours
2.   It depends on how much I like the person
3.   A few months
4.   I’m not a fan of commitment

Where would you like to go on date night?

1.   A restaurant or picnic
2.   A concert or comedy show
3.   Mini golf or bowling
4.   A museum or gallery

How do you feel about kissing on the first date?

1.   Sure, why not?
2.   Only if I really like the person
3.   Heck no
4.   I don’t kiss and tell

What would you give your date when first meeting them?

1.   Flowers
2.   Jewelry
3.   I’d pay for the date
4.   Nothing

Questions About Lifestyle Choices

Your lifestyles and the choices that you make speaks more loudly about the type of person you are, more so than any other category. It includes behavioral patterns, where you like to go, and how you like to spend your time. It can also include views on religion, politics, and health, but those topics are usually avoided in personality quizzes as they have a more serious tone and can be polarizing.

So how do these questions help you? Well, if a person gets more than 11 hours of sleep (oversleeping) and has no organizational skills, then it’s likely that they aren’t very productive.

How long does it take you to get ready in the morning?

1.   It depends on where I’m going
2.   About 30 minutes
3.   An hour
4.   Over 2 hours

It’s movie night, which of these will you be watching?

1.   Avengers: Infinity War
2.   When Harry Met Sally
3.   21 Jump Street
4.   Get Out

How do you like to spend your days off work?

1.   Gardening
2.   Writing
3.   Hiking/camping
4.   Playing video games

What time of day are you most active?

1.   Morning
2.   Noon
3.   Evening
4.   Night

On average, how many hours of sleep do you get?

1.   2 – 4 hours
2.   5 – 7 hours
3.   8 – 10 hours
4.   11+ hours

If you could move to any of these cities, which of these would it be?

1.   Tokyo, Japan
2.   Tulum, Mexico
3.   Montreal, Canada
4.   Bordeaux, France

What kind of home would you like to settle down in?

1.   A villa
2.   A townhouse
3.   A tiny house
4.   A condo

How would you describe your organizational skills?

1.   Nonexistent
2.   They’re not the best
3.   They’re pretty good
4.   I should be a party planner, I’m that good

What’s your idea of fun?

1.   Watching my favorite film in the comfort of my own home
2.   Hanging out with friends
3.   Going clubbing or partying
4.   Playing video games online

What is the best way to get around?

1.   Car
2.   Bicycle
3.   Train
4.   Skateboard/hoverboard

Approximately how much are your monthly expenses?

1.   Less than $1,000
2.   Between $1,000 and $5,000
3.   Between $5,000 and $15,000
4.   Over $15,000

Quiz Questions About Style

It’s no secret that a person’s wardrobe says a lot about them. Not only does it send signals of how one views their own self-image to friends and strangers, but it has also been determined that shopping and spending habits stem from one’s internal motivation and culture. For this reason, it is important to learn about your quiz taker’s sense of style.

Here are a few examples of how the following questions may help. A person who wears orange and shops at Saks likely enjoys being the center of attention. A person who describes their style as eclectic and only takes a few seconds to choose an outfit is unlikely to be concerned with fitting in.

Which of these colors is most likely to catch your eye?

1.   Turquoise
2.   Orange
3.   Purple
4.   White

How would you describe your style?

1.   Polished
2.   Classic
3.   Eclectic
4.   Minimal

Which of these perfumes should be your signature scent?

1.   Coco Chanel – Mademoiselle
2.   Lancôme – La Vie est Belle
3.   Jean-Paul Gaultier – Le Male
4.   Paco Rabanne – 1 Million Cologne

What movie character is your doppelganger?

1.   Ellen Ripley
2.   Marty McFly
3.   Hermione Granger
4.   Tony Stark

How long does it take you to pick out an outfit?

1.   A few seconds
2.   A couple of minutes
3.   One or two hours
4.   A day or two

Which of these stores are you most likely to be caught shopping at?

1.   Saks Fifth Avenue or Barneys New York -$$$$
2.   Urban Outfitters or Macy’s – $$$
3.   Zara or H&M -$$
4.   Target or Primark -$

If you could choose one of these fonts as handwriting, which would it be?

1.   Helvetica
2.   Lucida Handwriting
3.   Comic Sans
4.   Times New Roman

What would you dress up as for Halloween?

1.   Something scary – a witch, clown, or vampire
2.   Something sexy – like a playboy bunny or maid
3.   A group costume – the Spice Girls or Avengers
4.   I’m not a fan of Halloween

How do you feel about trends?

1.   I always try to stay on top
2.   If I had the money, sure, I’d be into it
3.   It depends on what’s “in style”
4.   I don’t subscribe to social norms

Do you get complimented often?

1.   Too often
2.   Yes
3.   Rarely
4.   Never

Do you dress for comfort or for style?

1.   Comfort
2.   Style
3.   A bit of both
4.   Neither, I dress because I have to

Personality Quiz Questions from an Outsider’s Perspective

You would be surprised by how much you can learn about a person, just from an outsider’s perspective. The outsiders, in this case, are the people who know them best. While it would be impossible to have their friends take the quiz, most people know what the people closest to them would say, and they don’t always line up perfectly with how the quiz taker sees themselves.

For example, the quiz taker might describe themselves as sweet, but their high school class might have voted them “most opinionated”.  Getting another perspective is an interesting and fun way to learn more about your quiz takers.

How would your friends describe you?

1.   Funny
2.   Bossy
3.   Weird
4.   Beautiful

You are the __ to your best friends.

1.   The meatballs to their spaghetti
2.   The peanut butter to their jelly
3.   The cookies to their milk
4.   The bacon to their eggs

How easily do you make friends?

1.   Too easily
2.   Fairly easily
3.   I won’t lie, it’s kinda hard
4.   I guess that’s why I don’t have friends

What was your high school superlative?

1.   Biggest flirt
2.   Most likely to succeed
3.   Most opinionated
4.   Most upbeat attitude

If your friend group were a band, which would it be?

1.   One Direction
2.   Destiny’s Child
3.   The Beatles
4.   Spice Girls

How are your friends likely to celebrate your birthday?

1.   They would take me overseas
2.   They would throw me a games night
3.   They would take me clubbing
4.   They would call to say happy birthday

What role do you play in your friend group?

1.   I’m the mom of the group
2.   I’m the party animal
3.   I’m the brains behind the operations
4.   I’m not sure what my role is

Have you been accused of being an attention seeker?

1.   Oh yes
2.   Once or twice
3.   Not that I can recall
4.   No, never

What do your friends come to you for?

1.   Advice
2.   Money
3.   A good time
4.   Absolutely nothing

You’ve had a horrible day, how do your friends cheer you up?

1.   They call to check in on me
2.   They come to my house
3.   They send me a funny message
4.   They tell me to get over it vi text

If you were to get a part-time job, what would your friends recommend?

1.   Nanny or Dog-sitter
2.   Freelance writer
3.   Tour guide
4.   Wait staff or server

Questions About the Quiz Taker’s Mindset

Discovering the quiz taker’s mindset is arguably one of the best aspects of any personality quiz. Any of the events of the day or even week can affect not only their concentration but also their mood when taking the quiz. It is also important to know your quiz taker’s outlook on life. For example, do they approach situations with a positive attitude? Do they set limitations for themselves? The responses to these questions give the perfect little nuggets to better understand the people taking the quiz.

Are you more of a glass half full or half empty person?

1.   A glass half full
2.   A glass half empty
3.   The glass is halfway
4.   Why does it matter?

Do you believe that learning stops once you leave school?

1.   Yes
2.   It should
3.   I don’t think so
4.   No, never

What is the best way to get ahead in life?

1.   By any means necessary
2.   By working hard
3.   By dealing with the right people
4.   By being a pushover

Do you set limits for yourself?

1.   Nope, the sky’s the limit
2.   A few
3.   The limits come on their own
4.   Yes, you should

Do you believe that people are born talented or it can be developed?

1.   People are born talented
2.   I think that some natural talent is needed
3.   Anything can be developed
4.   I’m not sure

How do you approach challenges?

1.   I make a plan and stick to it
2.   I give myself a pep talk before
3.   I cross my fingers and hope for the best
4.   I wing it

What does failure do to you?

1.   It motivates me
2.   It devastates me
3.   Nothing, it’s a part of life
4.   It depends on what I’ve failed

Are you a perfectionist?

1.   Yes
2.   I’ve been called one, but I don’t agree
3.   There a few things that I’d like to be perfect
4.   No

How do you feel about feedback?

1.   I hate criticism
2.   It depends on the type of feedback
3.   It depends on who is giving the feedback
4.   Any feedback is good feedback

How was your day?

1.   Great
2.   It was okay
3.   Can we just fast-forward to tomorrow?
4.   Today was a bad day

Can others tell when you’re not in a good mood?

1.   Yes, always
2.   Sometimes
3.   Not until I start to cry
4.   No, my poker face is the best I’ve seen

Themed Questions

It has been found that quiz takers have more fun and tend to be more engaged when taking themed personality quizzes, especially if it’s something they’re into. Although they are more entertaining, it doesn’t come without downfalls, the main one being that not everybody will be able to relate or know who or what the question is talking about.

For example, not everyone has seen Game of Thrones or Harry Potter. There are some people who don’t have access to Starbucks or Ben and Jerry’s ice cream flavors. Nonetheless, they can be used in various specialty quizzes.

Which wizarding school would you attend?

1.   Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry – Scotland
2.   Ilvermorny – North America
3.   Beauxbatons Academy of Magic – France (all girls)
4.   Durmstrang Institute – North Europe

Which Game of Thrones House would you be born into?

1.   Lannister
2.   Stark
3.   Targaryen
4.   Tyrell

What 70s TV show family do you belong to?

1.   The Brady Bunch
2.   The Partridge Family
3.   The Waltons
4.   The Dukes of Hazzard

What Disney World Park is your favorite?

1.   Animal Kingdom
2.   Magic Kingdom
3.   Hollywood Studios
4.   EPCOT

Which Avenger would you date?

1.   Captain America
2.   Iron Man
3.   Black Widow
4.   Mantis

Which member of the Kardashian-Jenner family do you relate to?

1.   Kim Kardashian
2.   Khloe Kardashian
3.   Kourtney Kardashian
4.   Kylie Jenner

What Ben and Jerry ice cream flavor is in your fridge?

1.   Chocolate chip cookie dough
2.   Chunky Monkey
3.   Urban Bourbon
4.   Cherry Garcia

Which cartoon couple are you and your significant other most like?

1.   Homer and Marge Simpson from The Simpsons
2.   Mickey and Minnie Mouse (Disney)
3.   Fry and Leela from Futurama
4.   Arnold and Helga from Hey Arnold

What Starbucks latte is your go-to drink?

1.   Pumpkin spice latte
2.   Chai latte
3.   Vanilla latte
4.   Matcha Green Tea Latte

What popular Disney song do you play on repeat?

1.   Let It Go – Frozen
2.   Part of Your World – The Little Mermaid
3.   You’re Welcome – Moana
4.   You’ve Got a Friend in Me – Toy Story

Which dead fictional character would you resurrect?

1.   Hershel Greene from the Walking Dead
2.   Derek Shepherd from Grey’s Anatomy
3.   Charlie Pace from Lost
4.   Hodor from Game of Thrones

Which Tom Hanks character are you most like?

1.   Forrest Gump from Forrest Gump
2.   Woody from Toy Story
3.   John H. Miller from Saving Private Ryan
4.   Josh Baskin from Big

Quiz Questions Summary

By now, you should have  a good sense of what it takes to make a great quiz. It’s important to have an idea of what you would like to know about your quiz taker to piece together who they are. When in doubt, just try to stick to the basics without asking the obvious questions like “how would you describe yourself?” and “what do you like to do?”

And remember, you can also put your own spin on the questions above to make them more appealing to different audiences, as well as incorporate film, television, and music.

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