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“Think You’ve Got Common Sense?”: Try Passing This 30-Question WWI Recruit Test
You might think a WWI recruit test from over 100 years ago would be all about physical strength. However, back in WWI, recruits were given simple-sounding questions like “Do dogs bark?” or “Is coal white?” to see if they had common sense. The answers seem obvious, but once you get into it, a few might actually trip you up.
So, we’ve pulled 30 real questions from the original test. All you have to do is answer yes or no.
Think you’ve got what it takes to pass the WWI recruit test? Let’s find out! 🎖️
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Alexandra 7 months ago
An English WWI recruit only had to be the right age, the right height and be reasonably healthy to be accepted into the Army.
northernsoulgw 7 months ago
Many lied about their age, no one checked. There was thousands of 14-17 year olds fighting.
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nut nibbler 7 months ago
Put political leaders on the front line, see how often then wars start.
Petra Peitsch 7 months ago
I love the 17. question. "Can you read?" ... asking in a written questionnaire. You tricky b.astards!
Alexandra 7 months ago
An English WWI recruit only had to be the right age, the right height and be reasonably healthy to be accepted into the Army.
northernsoulgw 7 months ago
Many lied about their age, no one checked. There was thousands of 14-17 year olds fighting.
Load More Replies... nut nibbler 7 months ago
Put political leaders on the front line, see how often then wars start.
Petra Peitsch 7 months ago
I love the 17. question. "Can you read?" ... asking in a written questionnaire. You tricky b.astards!
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