Are you a little brother? Do you have a younger brother? Are you the parent of brothers? Take this little 10-question quiz and see how well you know them. It's only loosely based on research and mostly for fun.

1. The Little BrotherThe Little Brother
QuizQuiz
10 Fun Questions About Little Brothers10 Fun Questions About Little Brothers
A part of The Brother ProjectA part of The Brother Project
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2. • This quiz is intended to be lighthearted and fun. It isThis quiz is intended to be lighthearted and fun. It is
loosely based on research but also on anecdotal evidence.loosely based on research but also on anecdotal evidence.
Please do not use the information contained herein for anyPlease do not use the information contained herein for any
serious research.serious research.
• Give yourself 10 points for each correct answer.Give yourself 10 points for each correct answer.
• But, please, no wagering.But, please, no wagering.

3. Question #1
1. Which of the following do most little brothers endure being called that their1. Which of the following do most little brothers endure being called that their
older brothers do not?older brothers do not?
a. Big dummya. Big dummy
b. The little fellab. The little fella
c. Baby brotherc. Baby brother
d. Pedrod. Pedro
e. Juniore. Junior

4. Answer: cAnswer: c
(Older brothers are never called baby(Older brothers are never called baby
brother after a younger brother comesbrother after a younger brother comes
along.)along.)

5. Question #2
2. Which of the following happens to little brothers much more often than big2. Which of the following happens to little brothers much more often than big
brothers?brothers?
a. They are called their older brothera. They are called their older brother’’s name.s name.
b. They get clothes for Christmas and birthday gifts.b. They get clothes for Christmas and birthday gifts.
c. They canc. They can’’t think of anything to say.t think of anything to say.
d. They are referred to asd. They are referred to as ““Waldo.Waldo.””
e. Their opinions are perceived as valuablee. Their opinions are perceived as valuable

6. Answer: aAnswer: a
(Younger brothers typically answer to(Younger brothers typically answer to
almost anything.)almost anything.)

7. Question #3
3. Which of the following do older brothers seldom miss the3. Which of the following do older brothers seldom miss the
opportunity to do to their younger brothers?opportunity to do to their younger brothers?
a. Give them a hug.a. Give them a hug.
b. Compliment them.b. Compliment them.
c. Ask them to join them and their friends.c. Ask them to join them and their friends.
d. Challenge them to board games.d. Challenge them to board games.
e. Embarrass them.e. Embarrass them.

8. Answer: eAnswer: e
(Almost as by instinct, it seems. Must be(Almost as by instinct, it seems. Must be
part ofpart of the brother codethe brother code.).)

9. Question #4
4. Which of the following would a younger brother be more likely to receive than4. Which of the following would a younger brother be more likely to receive than
an older brother?an older brother?
a. A new cara. A new car
b. Parental attentionb. Parental attention
c. Wrestling submission holdsc. Wrestling submission holds
d. New bedroom furnitured. New bedroom furniture
e. Loose changee. Loose change

10. Answer: cAnswer: c
(Gotta toughen(Gotta toughen ‘em up, right?)‘em up, right?)

11. Question #5
5. Which of the following are older and younger brothers likely to say to one5. Which of the following are older and younger brothers likely to say to one
another about an equal number of times while still living in their parentsanother about an equal number of times while still living in their parents’’ home?home?
a.a. ““I love you.I love you.””
b.b. ““I could use your help with this math problem.I could use your help with this math problem.””
c.c. ““II’’m thinking about asking her out.m thinking about asking her out.””
d.d. ““II’’m going to the movies with my friends. Wanna come?m going to the movies with my friends. Wanna come?””
e.e. ““Get out of my room!Get out of my room!””

12. Answer: eAnswer: e
(Answer(Answer aa might be true, as well, but Imight be true, as well, but I
was looking for something they wouldwas looking for something they would
say A LOT.)say A LOT.)

13. Question #6
6. A profession that a younger brother is more likely to pursue than an older6. A profession that a younger brother is more likely to pursue than an older
brother is:brother is:
a. Rocket sciencea. Rocket science
b. Comedyb. Comedy
c. Teachingc. Teaching
d. Waste managementd. Waste management
e. Auto mechanicse. Auto mechanics

14. Answer: bAnswer: b
(Research bears this out as an(Research bears this out as an
inordinate number of popularinordinate number of popular
comedians are little brothers.)comedians are little brothers.)

15. Question #7
A ‘70′s/’80′s TV show that would best describe a younger brother compared toA ‘70′s/’80′s TV show that would best describe a younger brother compared to
his older brother(s) is:his older brother(s) is:
a. Happy Daysa. Happy Days
b. The Fall Guyb. The Fall Guy
c. Good Timesc. Good Times
d. Family Tiesd. Family Ties
e. The Six Million Dollar Mane. The Six Million Dollar Man

16. Answer: bAnswer: b
(They tend to be blamed for(They tend to be blamed for
everything, deservedly or not.)everything, deservedly or not.)

17. Question #8
8. The trump card that allows little brothers to get away with so much more than8. The trump card that allows little brothers to get away with so much more than
their older brothers is:their older brothers is:
a. the cute factor.a. the cute factor.
b. the underdog factor.b. the underdog factor.
c. the worn-out parent factor.c. the worn-out parent factor.
d. the passed-down best practices factor.d. the passed-down best practices factor.
e. all of the abovee. all of the above

18. Answer: eAnswer: e
(And, boy, do they know how to work(And, boy, do they know how to work
them all to perfection!)them all to perfection!)

19. Question #9
9. When a younger brother is 29 and well on his way toward a doctorate, he is9. When a younger brother is 29 and well on his way toward a doctorate, he is
most likely to be called (by his older brother):most likely to be called (by his older brother):
a. Accomplisheda. Accomplished
b. Masterb. Master
c. Skipperc. Skipper
d. Professord. Professor
e. Doctore. Doctor

20. Answer: cAnswer: c
Or whatever other name he wasOr whatever other name he was
called in childhood.)called in childhood.)

21. Question #10
10. If an older brother mows a large yard with a push mower, his perception is10. If an older brother mows a large yard with a push mower, his perception is
that his little brother will:that his little brother will:
a. mow it the same way.a. mow it the same way.
b. mow it with a riding mower.b. mow it with a riding mower.
c. mow it with a spanking-new zero-turn mower.c. mow it with a spanking-new zero-turn mower.
d. watch Dad mow the yard.d. watch Dad mow the yard.
e. play video games while the kid Dad hired mows the yard.e. play video games while the kid Dad hired mows the yard.

22. Answer: eAnswer: e
(Little brothers cry(Little brothers cry “unfair” at every“unfair” at every
turn, but their expectation of “fair”turn, but their expectation of “fair”
seems to be–shall we say–a shadeseems to be–shall we say–a shade
unrealistic.)unrealistic.)

23. ??How did you do?
80-100: You must be a little brother, older
brother, or a parent of brothers.
60-70: Nice try. If you have a younger brother,
give him a call and get to know him a little better.
50 or below: Only child?

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