Simple questions at first sight, but they can trouble even the smartest adults. This quiz will show you how flexible your thinking is and whether you still have the logic of a child.

Puzzles and logic tricks aren’t just fun – they’re great brain training. They help to improve attention, memory and the ability to make quick judgements. While children often respond spontaneously and intuitively, adults get caught up in thinking because they are looking for overly complex explanations. And that’s the magic of these exercises – they show that sometimes the simplest answer is the right one.

A quiz that takes you back to your childhood

We’ve put together ten short puzzles that look completely innocent. Children can often do them without hesitation, while adults get caught out by logical shortcuts or puns. Don’t be fooled, it’s not about knowledge, it’s about how you think.