Weekly Ichikawa QuizMilky
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How well do you know your home galaxy? Take 15 multiple-choice questions on the Milky Way's shape, size, stars, central black hole, history, mythology and the missions that mapped it. Answer at your own pace before the five-minute clock runs out.
15 questions. One home galaxy.
What type of galaxy is the Milky Way?
Need a clue?
Its overall shape is shared by roughly two-thirds of the spiral galaxies astronomers see nearby.
Answers & explanations
Review your answers and learn one more fact about every topic.
What Is the Milky Way Quiz?
This edition of the Weekly Ichikawa Quiz takes you on a tour of the Milky Way, the vast spiral of stars, gas, dust and mystery that our Sun calls home.
Each question gives you four choices, an optional clue, and a clear explanation after you answer. You can revisit any question using the question map, then review all 15 at the end.
How to Play
Choose your answer
Pick A, B, C or D. The options are reshuffled for each new attempt.
Beat the clock
The five-minute timer begins when you submit your first answer.
Use clues
Open the optional clue before answering a question.
See your score
Review your accuracy, points, longest correct streak and explanations.
A Quick Brain Workout
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this quiz free?
Yes. You can play without signing up.
When does the timer start?
After you select your first answer. Simply opening the quiz does not start the clock.
Can I skip a question?
Yes. Use Next or the question map to return later. Results appear after every question is answered or when time runs out.
Are correct answers always in the same position?
No. The four options are reshuffled when you begin a fresh attempt.
Can I see the correct answers?
Yes. You receive immediate feedback, and the final answer review includes an explanation for each question.