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Julie Hambleton
Julie Hambleton
July 20, 2023 ·  2 min read

Sorry Millennials, But Only People Over 40 Will Be Able To Pass This Quiz

This “Over 40” quiz has got millennials all around the world saying “that thing does what?”. If you are under the age of 40, there’s a very, very slim chance that you will be able to even pass this over 40 quiz

The Over 40 Quiz

Whether you’re testing your memory or your ability to guess what a random object might be for, try your hand at this over 40 quiz. Each image will have 4 possible answers, but only one is correct. Keep track of your choices, we give the answers at the end!

1.

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Jacket zipperUsed to dice vegetables
It’s from a canFrom an old grenade

2.

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Power the radioCigarette Lighter
Working the ACManual engine starter

3.

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Play musicShow pictures
Used as a frisbeeOld-fashioned sunglasses

4.

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Recline a chairLoosen a screw
Change gears in a carOpen a window

5.

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Public 911 telephoneDrive-in speakers
Walkie-talkiesSchool intercom system

6.

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Public newspapersArcade games
TelephonesThe men’s room

7.

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Operate window wipersOpen the gas tank
Open the trunkBrightened the headlights

8.

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Camera FilmTiny cellphones
Audio recorder tapeCamera batteries

9.

Image Credit: Facebook / Tom Cash
Meat tenderizerIce cube tray
Jell-o cube moldRadio antenna

10.

Image Credit: Pinterest / Eileen Simon
Car batteries8-track player
Old cigarette holder caseAdded scent to the AC air

11.

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Part of a car doorOld hole-puncher
Credit card readerPrecision paper slicer

12.

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Dish rackPortable heater
Napkin HolderToaster

13.

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Car keyCan opener
Tongue depressorEyelash curler

14.

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Accordion CaseKitchen Mixer (case)
Old radio (inside)Sewing machine (case)

15. How did this coin help your record player?

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Propped up the needleRemoved blemishes from the record
The coin stopped the record from skippingIt spun on top of the record

16.

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Turn lights on and offControlled house temperature
Changed record player volumeControlled the TV

17.

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Reusable ice cubesMagnetic toy blocks
FlashbulbsBatteries

18.

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Wind-up food processorApple corer
Jar openerPineapple corer

19.

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Measuring tapeBirth Control
Candy tapeCap gun ammo

How do you think you did? Check your answers below!

Over 40 Quiz: Answers

  1. It’s from a can
  2. Cigarette lighter from a car
  3. Showed pictures
  4. To open a window (in a car)
  5. Drive-in speakers
  6. Telephones
  7. Brightened the headlights
  8. Camera film
  9. Ice cube tray
  10. 8-track player
  11. Credit card reader
  12. Toaster
  13. Can opener
  14. A sewing machine (case)
  15. Stopped the record from skipping
  16. Controlled the TV
  17. Flashbulbs
  18. Jar opener
  19. Cap gun ammo

How did you do? Make sure to rend this to your friends and family and see how many they can get right!

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Good luck and have fun!