Could You Be an Undercover Agent for the FBI?

By: Brian Whitney

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

The FBI is one of the most well respected and powerful law enforcement agencies in the world. The focus of the FBI is stopping terrorism, organized crime, cybercrime and civil rights violations, as well as kidnapping, thefts or murders. It should go without saying that being an FBI agent is a pretty stressful job and one that is extremely dangerous as well. As a matter of fact, we can think of only one job that is more stressful and dangerous than being an FBI agent, and that is being an undercover FBI Agent.

When you're acting as an undercover agent, your job is to infiltrate organizations you're investigating, and also to fool criminals into thinking you're one of them. For example, if an FBI agent is undercover and working to investigate organized crime, his job would be to convince the criminals that he actually was one of them, and would spend all his time, 24/7 pretending that he was part of the Mob.

Do you think you have the ability to be an undercover agent for the FBI? It takes guts, smarts, and the ability to think on your feet. Oh, and you have to be able to lie like crazy too.

Are you like a chameleon?

I would tell you if I knew what one was.

Nope.
I like to think so.

Totally, I could blend in anywhere.

Are you a good liar?

I am the worst liar in the world.

No, I usually get caught.
I think I usually get away with it.

I am an incredible liar.

Could you pass for a motorcycle gang member?

No, I don't look nearly tough enough.

If I grew a beard, maybe.
I can't ride a motorcycle.

I totally could.

Do you feel comfortable in just about any social situation?

I actually don't feel comfortable in any social situation.

No, I only feel comfortable with my crowd.
I do my best.

Sure, I can hang with anyone.

Do you worry a lot about death?

All the time

Yes, pretty often.
Not that much, but I do sometimes.

I never think about that.

Are you in a serious relationship?

Yes, I have been with someone for a long time.

Yes, for a little while.
No, but I want to be in one.

No, I am single for life.

How many kids do you have?

3 or more

2
1

None, that I know of.

Would you like to be a police officer?

That sounds awful.

I don't think so.
Maybe, what does it pay?

That would be awesome.

Have you ever considered being in the military?

Ha, no way.

I don't have the stomach for that.
I have thought of it.

Yes, I am a veteran.

Would you be willing to go undercover to infiltrate a terrorist group?

No, that freaks me out just thinking about it.

Umm, why would I do that?
I think I will pass.

Sure, whatever it takes.

Are you good at hide and seek?

I haven't played that since I was a kid.

No, I get caught right away.
I am a good seeker, not so good at hiding.

I am the best.

Have you ever done any acting?

No, I have never even thought of it.

No, but I have thought of it.
Yes, it was a long time ago.

Yes, I love to act.

Do you tend to get away with things?

No, I always get caught.

I don't very often.
I do more than I get caught.

Yes, I am bombproof.

Have you ever been arrested?

Yes, a bunch of times. Is that a problem?

Once a long time ago
No, but I probably should have.

No, I am clean as a whistle.

How much sleep do you need?

10 hours a night

8 hours a night
6 hours a night

4 hours a night

Are you prone to panic?

Yes, I get freaked out pretty easily.

Isn't everyone?
No, I am pretty calm.

I am so calm it is ridiculous.

How often do you work out?

I never do.

Once a month or so
Once a week

Once a day or so

What is your highest educational level?

High school or less

Some college
College graduate

Masters degree or higher

Have you ever cheated on your significant other?

I would never do that.

No, I would get busted.
I tried, but I got caught.

Sure, and I totally got away with it.

Do you like to not know what is going to happen next?

No, I hate that.

Why would anyone like that?
Well, I do like excitement.

I love that feeling.

Would you like a desk job?

Sure, they usually pay well.

Yes, that sounds fine.
No, that isn't my scene.

I would hate that.

Do you like extreme sports?

No, I don't like any sports.

Not much
I like to watch them.

Yes, I do them.

How fast do you usually drive?

The speed limit

5 over the speed limit
10 over the speed limit

15 or more over the speed limit

Do you look people in the eye when you talk?

No, I find that creepy.

No, I am a little shy.
I try to.

Yes, always.

Would you be a good bounty hunter?

That sounds like an awful job.

No, that sounds too exciting for me.
No, that sounds too boring for me.

Sure, I would be good at it, too.

Do you get bored easily?

I really do.

It takes me a little while, but then I do get bored.
No, my mind is pretty active.

I never get bored.

Can you live in chaos?

No, that sounds horrible.

Nobody can do that.
Sure, for a little while.

I live for chaos.

What serves you best?

My humor

My hands
My heart

My head

When you're mad at someone, can you let it go?

No, I hang right on to it.

Not often
I try.

Yes, I can easily do that.

Can you tell if someone is lying to you?

How could I possibly do that?

I doubt it.
I think so.

Every time

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