On a Scale of 1-10, How Millennial Are You?

By: Ryan Choate
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
On a Scale of 1-10, How Millennial Are You?
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About This Quiz

A generation is a group of people born around the same time. People within a generation often share similar characteristics, preferences and values. There are currently five generations in our society: Generation Z, millennials, Generation X, baby boomers and the silent generation. However, our focus for this quiz is on the millennials.

Millennials grew up and began their careers during a time when almost every home had an internet connection and computer. They entered the workforce during the largest economic decline since the Great Depression. These things have shaped how they live their lives.

Millennials believe that parenting is a partnership - both moms and dads should take equal responsibility for childcare. They've seen their parents split duties, often based on stereotypes, and they're not going for it. 

They are also changing the way things are being marketed. Millennials want to purchase from companies that support a cause and are ethically responsible. They support brands that stand for more than their bottom line. In fact, over a third of millennials would rather pay more for a product or service in order to support a cause they believe in. 

Millennials are also more adventurous than previous generations. They value experiences over material goods, which means they want to explore new worlds. They want a healthy work-life balance. And why wouldn't they? Work was hard to find when millennials first came of age. 

Millennials are changing the way the world works. Many complain, but they've introduced the world to a more empathetic way of being. How millennial are you?

Have you ever known a time without internet?
I've always had access to the internet.
I started using the internet in high school.
Definitely. I had to learn how to use it after I entered the workforce.
Are you kidding? I've gone without for over half of my life!

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Think back to your childhood. What was your favorite game to play?
Nintendo
Fortnite
Board games
Hide and seek

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What's your favorite social media app?
Instagram
Snapchat
Facebook
I hate all of them.

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We can't all be our own bosses. What's your preferred leadership style?
Collaborative
Self-command
Top-down
Chain of command

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Sometimes you can't get away from your computer at work. But how often do you use your computer for personal use?
Every day
I'm fine as long as I have my phone or tablet.
Just using it at work is good enough.
I never use a computer outside of work.

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How do you feel about work and money?
Work should be meaningful, and money should be spent on something you love.
Work should be as much fun as possible. Life is short, so enjoy your money.
Work hard to be financially secure, and do not waste your money.
Work should be useful and financially rewarding. Life is short, so save money for retirement.

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Life isn't all work. Where do you kick back and have fun?
At the pub or bar
At a music concert
Going out to dinner
Going to the movies

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It's time for dinner. What meal do you go for?
A locally sourced, healthy meal
Something that'll look good when I post it
Chicken or beef and a vegetable
Chicken or beef and mashed potatoes

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We all have our bad habits. What's your worst one?
Smartphone
Narcissism
Drinking
Smoking

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Binging on Netflix is addicting. But a good book can be addicting too. How many books have you read in the last year?
More than I can remember
Quite a few
Books are boring.
A couple, I think

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Time for a vacation! Where do you go?
Somewhere remote and unheard of
I'll vacation at home.
My usual vacation spot
A package tour of old Europe

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We all need sleep. How much do you get?
7-ish hours
6-ish hours
Whatever it is, it's not enough.
8-ish hours

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Everyone loves cartoons, right? Which of the following is your favorite?
"Bob's Burgers"
"Rick and Morty"
"The Simpsons"
"Looney Tunes"

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What is the greatest movie or movie franchise of all time?
Harry Potter
The Avengers
"The Big Lebowski"
"American Graffiti"

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Netflix wasn't always around. Which network show was your favorite?
"Friends"
Shows before Netflix?
"Seinfeld"
"The X-Files"

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You need to do some chores around the house. What do you listen to in order to help pass the time?
A podcast
Netflix
A carefully curated music playlist
FM radio

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How do you feel about higher education?
It brings great experience and opportunity if you can afford it.
It's a waste of money.
It is a privilege, not a right.
Everyone should take advantage of higher education.

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Texting has become an essential communication method. Which abbreviation do you use the most?
GOAT
TFW
LOL
I don't know what any of these mean...

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Each generation almost has its own technology. What do you find yourself having to explain to others?
Cassette tapes
VPN
Rotary phones
Party lines

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When listing off the most influential presidents, Ronald Reagan often makes that list. Was he a good president?
Definitely not
I don't really know anything about him.
I guess he was OK.
He was one of the greatest presidents we've ever had.

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Everyone has a cell phone these days. What do you mostly use yours to do?
Texting
Social media
Checking the news
Phone calls

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Imagine you just won a free vacation, but only to one of the countries listed. Which seems like the most dangerous option that needs to be avoided?
Afghanistan
Mexico
Russia
Colombia

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Staying on top of current events can be a challenge. Where do you get your news?
A news-specific app
Social media
Online
The newspaper

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Have you ever co-habitated with a significant other?
Absolutely. I wouldn't get married until doing so.
I'm a little young for that...
No, but I would.
Absolutely not. My parents would've killed me!

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We work for most of our lives. Did you (or will you) work for the same company for most of your career?
Nope. I'll probably even change careers at some point.
I haven't really thought about it; probably not.
I thought I would, but that company laid me off.
I did. Now I'm retired!

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MTV helped define a generation. What do you think of it?
It's OK - too many reality shows now.
What's MTV?
I loved it, but I miss the music videos.
That garbage?

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Which type of reward motivates you the most?
Vacation
Appreciation of a job well done
Money
Title and recognition

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How do you listen to music?
I stream it on my phone.
I like to create my own on Soundtrap.
On my iPod
On a CD player

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Every generation attended school. How did you keep your school supplies organized?
Trapper Keeper
You mean the work I do on my laptop or iPad?
Pe Chee folder
Shoved it in my backpack

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Have you ever taken an online class?
I took one or two in college.
Yeah, a bunch
Never
I didn't know you could take classes online.

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