Everyday Memory Test
1 / 15How well do you remember the little details of everyday life? Test your recall of common objects, signs, and symbols you see all the time!
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Which direction does Abraham Lincoln face on a U.S. penny?
About Everyday Memory Test
Give your memory a workout with Everyday Memory Test: 15 multiple-choice questions with a mix of 9 easy, 5 medium, 1 hard questions, free to play right in your browser. How well do you remember the little details of everyday life? Test your recall of common objects, signs, and symbols you see all the time! Expect to spend about 7 minutes; every question comes with an explanation, so you learn something even when you miss.
A few sample questions
1. Which direction does Abraham Lincoln face on a U.S. penny?
Answer: Right
Lincoln faces to the right on a penny. He is the only president on a U.S. coin who faces right — all others face left.
2. How many red stripes are on the American flag?
Answer: 7
The American flag has 7 red stripes and 6 white stripes, for a total of 13 stripes representing the original 13 colonies. The top and bottom stripes are both red.
3. On a standard telephone keypad, which letters are on the number 5 button?
Answer: JKL
The letters J, K, and L appear on the number 5 button. The standard layout goes: 2-ABC, 3-DEF, 4-GHI, 5-JKL, 6-MNO, 7-PQRS, 8-TUV, 9-WXYZ.
4. What color is the top stripe on the American flag?
Answer: Red
The top stripe of the American flag is red. The stripes alternate red and white, starting and ending with red.
5. On a standard traffic light, where is the green light positioned?
Answer: Bottom
On a standard vertical traffic light, green is on the bottom, yellow is in the middle, and red is on top. This order is standardized so that colorblind drivers can rely on position.
Things you'll learn along the way
- Each die has 1+2+3+4+5+6 = 21 dots. A pair of dice has 42 dots total. The opposite faces of a die always add up to 7.
- George Washington has appeared on the quarter since 1932. The coin was redesigned that year to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Washington's birth.
- The number 6 is directly opposite the 12 on a standard clock face. Similarly, 3 is opposite 9, 1 is opposite 7, and so on.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Everyday Memory Test take?
Most players finish Everyday Memory Test in about 7 minutes. You can pause between questions, replay it as often as you like, and there is no penalty for taking your time — answers are explained after you submit them.
What's a good follow-up after Everyday Memory Test?
If you enjoyed this memory games quiz, try the Daily Challenge — five rotating questions, refreshed every 24 hours, that count toward your streak. You can also use the Surprise Me button on the homepage to land on a different game type for variety.
Can I print Everyday Memory Test?
Yes — use the Print button at the top of the page for a clean question sheet, or "Print with Answers" to make an answer key. Printed sheets work well for group play at home, in a classroom, or at a senior center.
Will I lose my progress if I close the page?
Your overall progress — XP, streaks, and badges — is saved in your browser automatically. A quiz that's underway restarts if you leave mid-game, but at about 7 minutes, Everyday Memory Test fits comfortably in one sitting.
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