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Quiz about The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition

The Ferengi Rules of Acquisition Quiz

Brunt, FCA. So, you want to be a Ferengi, huh? How well do you know the Rules of Acquisition? The fee is two bars of Gold-pressed Latinum (Unless otherwise stated, all episodes are from "DS9"). Good luck!

A multiple-choice quiz by robmeister. Estimated time: 7 mins.

Author
robmeister

Time
7 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
119,454

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
25

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
14 / 25

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709

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Question 1 of 25

1. Identify the following Rule: "A Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all." Hint

Rule 34

Rule 19

Rule 1

Rule 18

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Question 2 of 25

2. Complete Rule 57: "_____ are as rare as Latinum; treasure them." Hint

Profits

Good customers

Partners

Good transactions

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Question 3 of 25

3. Rule 75 states "Home is where the heart is, but the stars are made of profits."

True

False

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Question 4 of 25

4. Complete Rule 95: "Expand or ______."

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 5 of 25

5. Rule 31 says "Never make fun of a Ferengi's mother." Why? Hint

It will cost you ten bars of Latinum if you do

Because the Ferengi cherish their mothers

You should insult something he cares about, instead

The Ferengi may kill you, and that's bad for business

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Question 6 of 25

6. Complete Rule 48: "The bigger the smile..." Hint

the deeper the pocket

the stronger the influence

the better the profit

the sharper the knife

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Question 7 of 25

7. According to Rule 47, you should never trust a man who... Hint

has an itchy trigger finger

eats during negotiations

flaunts his wealth

is wearing a better suit than your own

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Question 8 of 25

8. Identify the following Rule: "Latinum lasts longer than lust." Hint

Rule 239

Rule 231

Rule 229

Rule 236

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Question 9 of 25

9. Complete Rule 34: "_____ is good for business."

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 10 of 25

10. Complete Rule 35 from the episode "Destiny": "_____ is good for business."

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 11 of 25

11. Rule 22 states "A wise man can hear profit in the wind."

True

False

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Question 12 of 25

12. Complete Rule 214: "Never begin a business negotiation..." Hint

at gunpoint

on an empty stomach

when you can't afford it

with a handshake

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Question 13 of 25

13. Complete Rule 10: "Greed is _____."

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 14 of 25

14. According to Rule 94, what two things don't mix? Hint

females and synth-ale

synth-ale and gree worms

synth-ale and finances

females and finances

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Question 15 of 25

15. Rule 109 states "Dignity and an empty sack is worth the sack."

True

False

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Question 16 of 25

16. Complete Rule 168: "_____ your way to success."

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 17 of 25

17. Identify the following Rule: "You can't make a deal if you're dead." Hint

Rule 136

Rule 171

Rule 125

Rule 172

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Question 18 of 25

18. According to Rule 203, what are like razor-toothed gree worms? Hint

females

bad business deals

new customers

small lobes

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Question 19 of 25

19. Complete Rule 62: "The riskier the road..."

Answer: (Four Words)

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Question 20 of 25

20. Rule 139 states "Treat people in your debt like family. Exploit them."

True

False

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Question 21 of 25

21. Complete Rule 239: "Never be afraid to..." Hint

mislead your customer

lie

count your Latinum

mislabel a product

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Question 22 of 25

22. According to Rule 21, what should you never place before profit?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 23 of 25

23. Complete Rule 190: "Hear all..." Hint

see all

know all

trust nothing

buy now

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Question 24 of 25

24. According to Rule 211, what are employees? Hint

yours to use as you please

a means to get more profit

a liability

the rungs on the ladder of success

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Question 25 of 25

25. Complete Rule 59: Free advice is seldom _____. Hint

free

cheap

honest

profitable

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Identify the following Rule: "A Ferengi without profit is no Ferengi at all."

Answer: Rule 18

No profit? No problem. I will make sure to pay you a visit.
(From "Heart of Stone")

2. Complete Rule 57: "_____ are as rare as Latinum; treasure them."

Answer: Good customers

Once you have a good customer, do whatever you can to keep him. And under no circumstances are you share him with someone else. Treasure your best customers, always.
(From "Armageddon Game")

3. Rule 75 states "Home is where the heart is, but the stars are made of profits."

Answer: False

The correct Rule is "Home is where the heart is, but the stars are made of Latinum."
(From "Civil Defense")

4. Complete Rule 95: "Expand or ______."

Answer: die

It's very simple: To succeed as a Ferengi, you must always look to the future. Try to think ahead about your next Acquisition, or you will heve the Ferengi Commerce Authority come in and shut you down.
(From the "Voyager" episode "False Profits")

5. Rule 31 says "Never make fun of a Ferengi's mother." Why?

Answer: You should insult something he cares about, instead

Moogies (mothers), like all Ferengi women, remain indoors at all times and they are not permitted to wear clothes. What makes you think a Ferengi would care about his mother?
(From "The Siege")

6. Complete Rule 48: "The bigger the smile..."

Answer: the sharper the knife

Ferengi don't trust anyone, especially those shady characters who smile a lot.
(From "Rules of Acquisition")

7. According to Rule 47, you should never trust a man who...

Answer: is wearing a better suit than your own

If you deal with someone dressed better than you, chances are that he drives a really hard bargain. Be wary!
(From "Rivals")

8. Identify the following Rule: "Latinum lasts longer than lust."

Answer: Rule 229

Lust is a dangerous emotion. It is difficult to resist the wiles of a female. Just make sure her hands stay out of your pockets!
(From "Ferengi Love Songs")

9. Complete Rule 34: "_____ is good for business."

Answer: war

I hope you answered that one right...

10. Complete Rule 35 from the episode "Destiny": "_____ is good for business."

Answer: peace

...Because it is very easy to get these two confused.
(From "Destiny")

11. Rule 22 states "A wise man can hear profit in the wind."

Answer: True

Look around Ferenginar and you will see that those with the greatest wealth can almost hear the latinum burning holes in pockets!
(From "Rules of Acquisition")

12. Complete Rule 214: "Never begin a business negotiation..."

Answer: on an empty stomach

That's right. Eat. It makes your customers more pliable...
(From "The Maquis, Part I")

13. Complete Rule 10: "Greed is _____."

Answer: eternal

Hey, no matter how much Latinum you have, there is always someone else you can fleece -- I mean, bargain with.
(From "Prophet Motive")

14. According to Rule 94, what two things don't mix?

Answer: females and finances

Avoid doing business with females. They can get the best of you!
(From "Ferengi Love Songs")

15. Rule 109 states "Dignity and an empty sack is worth the sack."

Answer: True

No truer words have ever been spoken.
(From "Rivals")

16. Complete Rule 168: "_____ your way to success."

Answer: whisper

In other words, do all your business as discretely as possible. In the end, everyone will become surprised at the wealth you build.
(From "Treachery, Faith and the Great River")

17. Identify the following Rule: "You can't make a deal if you're dead."

Answer: Rule 125

Remember this rule. No matter what happens, you must stay alive to make another transaction.
(From "The Siege of AR-558")

18. According to Rule 203, what are like razor-toothed gree worms?

Answer: new customers

This is very true. They can be succulent, but sometimes they bite back.
(From "Little Green Men")

19. Complete Rule 62: "The riskier the road..."

Answer: the greater the profit

Risk isn't just part of the game; it is the game!
(From "Rules of Acquisition")

20. Rule 139 states "Treat people in your debt like family. Exploit them."

Answer: False

No, that is Rule 111. Rule 139 says "Wives serve, brothers inherit."
(From "Past Tense, Part I" and "Necessary Evil", respectively)

21. Complete Rule 239: "Never be afraid to..."

Answer: mislabel a product

Hey, you stand a good chance to sell something for a higher price, that is if you say it is better than it really is.
(From "Body Parts")

22. According to Rule 21, what should you never place before profit?

Answer: friendship

Think about it for one moment: Is there profit in doing favors?
(From "Rules of Acquisition")

23. Complete Rule 190: "Hear all..."

Answer: trust nothing

You should welcome any information about a potential customer, but don't believe it until you see it for yourself.
(From "Call To Arms")

24. According to Rule 211, what are employees?

Answer: the rungs on the ladder of success

Indeed they are. Don't hesitate to step on them.
(From "Bar Association")

25. Complete Rule 59: Free advice is seldom _____.

Answer: cheap

Hu-mons have a similar saying: "There is no such thing as a free lunch."
(From "Rules of Acquisition")

Source: Author robmeister

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