What’s Your “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” Position?

By: Ian Fortey

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" showed up in 2013 as a fun twist on the police procedurals that are all over the TV landscape. It featured a squad of detectives solving cases but also being hilarious and had a diverse cast of performers.

"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" quickly became a standout with memorable cold opens and a history of recurring gags and distinct characters. And then the unthinkable happened. It was canceled. But just when it seemed like all hope was lost, NBC resurrected it, and now it's going strong again on a brand new network with the same great humor.

"Brooklyn Nine-Nine" is one of those shows where you feel like you could be a part of the action. Everyone is fun and likable, and who wouldn't want to be a part of the squad? But you need to find a place where you'd fit in. And that's what we're here to do.

Do you have the curiosity and tenacity of a detective like Jake Peralta? Can you keep the team motivated and on-track like Amy. Do you know where everything goes and what everyone does like Gina? Or are you at the top of the heap overseeing all like Captain Holt? Take the quiz and find out!

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Do you feel a compulsion to solve puzzles?

Yes

I am a master of puzzles.
Not really

I create puzzles; I don't solve them.

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Do you take orders well?

Sure

No, I don't.
I'd rather give them.

Meh

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Would you consider yourself competitive?

Oh, yeah!

I have no competition.
Not usually

I'm playing an entirely different game.

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Are you willing to put your life in someone else's hands?

Only someone I trust

I shouldn't ever be in a position to do that.
If the situation merits it

Oh, heck no

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How long will you work on a job if it proves difficult?

As long as it takes

Tenacity is my middle name.
I'll call for help if I need to.

Surely there are better things for me to be doing.

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Does your temper ever get the better of you?

It happens to the best of us.

I must remain in control at all times.
Only on the rarest of occasions

Of course not!

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If you realized a criminal had outsmarted you and gotten away, how would you handle it?

Keep pursuing them

Let it rest while I pursue other avenues
Get a fresh set of eyes on the problem

Who's outsmarting me?

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Would you ever pull a practical joke on a friend?

You bet I would!

That's childish.
Only a friendly one

What about on an enemy?

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Do you ever eat snacks at work?

Do I!

Food is to be eaten at designated meal times.
Now and then, to keep my energy up

Sure, if I have something delicious, I do.

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Do people ever accuse you of being too serious?

Not really

I have heard that.
Sometimes

People know better than to accuse me of anything.

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What are your thoughts on a workplace romance?

I dig it!

It's better avoided, I would think.
As long as everyone follows the rules, that's fine.

Ooh, I love the drama!

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Do you have issues with taking your work home with you?

Yeah

Too often
Only if it's something really weighing on me

Not in the slightest bit

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How ambitious are you?

I'm kind of happy the way things are.

I'd like to excel in my field.
I want to get ahead, but I'm also a little nervous sometimes.

There aren't words.

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Do you like a job that's different every day, or something more reliable and steady?

I want new things all the time.

I enjoy predictability in an unpredictable situation.
A mix of both

I go with the flow no matter what.

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Is it weird to hang out with work friends outside of work?

Of course not!

Somewhat, yes
Well, you need to have some barriers.

I need space until I don't.

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Undercover work requires some acting chops. Are you a good actor?

I'm like Tom Hanks.

I can immerse myself in a role if need be.
I wouldn' say "good."

I have no desire for such things.

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Do you feel like you'd be able to deal with people in traumatic situations?

For sure!

I can offer some solace based on my experience.
If I have to

Oh, no; that's not for me.

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You can't solve every case. Are you OK with failing sometimes?

I'd still keep trying.

Learning to fail is part of success.
It's hard, but I'm OK with it.

I don't fail.

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Do you feel like you're better at giving orders, or taking them?

I can usually follow directions pretty well.

I give the orders around here.
I can handle both.

Those both sound tiring.

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How are your organizational skills?

Dismal

They are better than average.
Flawless

Theyre where they need to be.

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How hard is it for you to ask for help when you're in a bind?

It will take me some time.

I'm usually the one people ask for help.
It's all part of the job.

I don't need help.

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Are you very spontaneous?

Yes!

No, I am not.
When I plan to be

I live life on the edge.

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What's your first instinct when conflict arises?

Fight

Talk it out
Try to understand every side of the issue

Lay down the law

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When you start to get stressed out, what do you do?

I need to escape.

I bury myself in work.
Eat

I don't feel stress.

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Are you the romantic sort?

Occasionally

By most people's standards?
Yes, I am.

Who has the time?

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Multitasking is important. Have you mastered it?

Yeah, no

Of course
I can manage OK.

I practically invented it.

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How many chances are you willing to give someone who lets you down?

As many as I feel they need

People deserve a second chance, so I give them two chances.
I'm willing to take things into consideration in some circumstances.

You only get one chance.

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Does your curiosity ever get you in trouble?

You could say that.

Not at all
Very rarely

Perhaps?

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Are there enough hours in the day to get everything done?

Not at all

A day is adequate.
Not every day

Too many, I'd say

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Do people ever accuse you of not being serious enough?

Funny you should ask that.

I should hope not.
Rarely

I don't have time for spurious accusations.

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