The ultimate test

How well do you know your best mate?

You answer twelve questions about your mate. Then they mark you, either right there on your phone or via a link you send them. Honesty is compulsory. Sulking is optional.

Who's playing?

Nothing you type is sent to us or stored on a server. If you choose to send your mate a link, your answers travel inside the link itself.

How the scoring works

  • 0 to 3: "We've met at a barbecue". Time for a proper catch-up.
  • 3.5 to 6.5: "Solid mate". You know the headlines, now learn the small print.
  • 7 to 9.5: "Proper best mate". You've clearly done the hours.
  • 10 to 12: "Basically the same person". Slightly worrying. Mostly lovely.

It's just a bit of fun, obviously. Plenty of brilliant friendships would score a 4, because knowing someone's dream holiday matters far less than turning up when they need you. For the stuff that really counts, read our signs of true friendship.