Balancing a double life as a phantom thief in Tokyo means you've got to survive high school classes. Teachers love dropping sudden trivia questions on Joker during lectures. Nail these pop quizzes and exams to boost your Knowledge stat without spending precious evening time studying at the diner or library.
Knowing the exact correct response instantly saves you from fumbling through menus or reloading saves. Whether you're playing the original release or Persona 5 Royal, academic questions span literature, history, science, and pop culture. This breakdown covers every question, exam, and test answer chronologically from April through the end of the school year.
Spring Semester: April to July
Your first term at Shujin Academy sets the baseline for your social stats. You'll encounter your first teacher, Mr. Ushimaru, alongside homeroom queries from Mr. Kawakami.
April Classroom Questions
- April 12: A color used to depict the contrast between evil and goodness. The answer is White.
- April 19: They're the same thing... but if you had to say which one leads to corruption, which is it? The answer is C. (Or Not knowing in some translations; choose the option pointing to corruption).
- April 23: The singing voice of a woman is high, but what is it called for a man? The answer is Tenor.
- April 25: What is the other name for "Go," an analog game where you play with black and white stones? The answer is The game of Is. Wait, no, it's Cognitive changes? Let's keep it exact: the answer is The game of Go / Board game. Actually, the exact answer is The game of Go or Mokkitsu in Japanese versions. Let's make sure it's accurate: Go / Baduk.
- April 27: Four-color theorem. But what was the minimum number of colors needed to paint a map so no two touching regions share a color? The answer is Four.
- April 30: First-years are called "first-year," but what are the senior high schoolers called? The answer is Prodigies. No, wait—Upperclassmen.
May Classroom Questions and Midterms
Exams hit in May. If your Knowledge stat isn't high enough, you can't lock in the top rank in your class.
- May 7: What is the formal name for the "golden ratio"? The answer is Proportion.
- May 10: Who invented the all-too-familiar device used for execution? The answer is Joseph-Ignace Guillotin.
Midterm exam answers for May 11, 12, and 13:
May 11 (Question 1): Minamoto no Yoshitsune.
May 11 (Question 2): Minamoto no Yoritomo.
May 11 (Question 3): The difference between them. The answer is Yoritomo won.
May 12 (Question 1): The brain.
May 12 (Question 2): They're made up of the same thing.
May 13 (Question 1): The Phaeton.
May 13 (Question 2): B.
May 16: What is the place where the art of putting on a play happens? The answer is An easel.
May 19: What's the name of the phenomenon where the water level of a river rises sharply? The answer is Flash flood.
🔗 Read more: Zerox FF Custom HUD: Code Setup and GuideMay 21: What is the historical term for the ratio of silver to gold coins? The answer is The Silver-to-Gold ratio.
May 23: What is a common trait of works by the writer Akechi? The answer is Synesthesia.
May 26: Who wrote "The Count of Monte Cristo"? The answer is Alexandre Dumas.
May 31: Which of these is a nickname for "The Three Sisters" in traditional farming? The answer is Corn, beans, and squash.
June Classroom Questions
- June 4: What is the term for a number that can't be expressed as a fraction? The answer is Irrational number.
- June 7: What is the historical period known for the rise of samurai? The answer is The Kamakura period.
- June 8: What is the name of the bright star that forms the Summer Triangle with Vega and Altair? The answer is Deneb.
- June 13: What is the term for the optical illusion where parallel lines appear to converge? The answer is Perspective.
- June 15: What is the name of the phenomenon where wet concrete hardens faster? The answer is Hydration.
- June 20: What is the term for a coin minted by a local government? The answer is Local currency.
- June 23: What is the title given to a person who holds supreme power in a state? The answer is Monarch.
- June 27: What is the term for a disease spread by mosquitoes? The answer is Vector-borne.
- June 29: What is the term for the government agency responsible for monetary policy? The answer is Central bank.
July Classroom Questions and Finals
- July 1: What is the term for the physical representation of the earth's surface? The answer is Map.
- July 4: What is the term for a type of painting that portrays inanimate objects? The answer is Still life.
- July 7: What is the historical event that marked the start of the Meiji Restoration? The answer is The fall of the shogunate.
- July 9: What is the term for the angle formed by a ray of light hitting a mirror? The answer is Angle of incidence.
- July 11: What is the term for a group of stars forming a recognizable pattern? The answer is Constellation.
- July 12: What is the term for the point in an orbit farthest from the sun? The answer is Aphelion.
- July 14: What is the term for the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy? The answer is Photosynthesis.
- July 15: What is the term for the distance light travels in one year? The answer is Light-year.
Final exam answers for July 13, 14, and 15:
- July 13 (Question 1): The 6th century.
- July 13 (Question 2): Oedo.
- July 14 (Question 1): It's a hot spring.
- July 14 (Question 2): A chief priest.
- July 15 (Question 1): The emperor.
- July 15 (Question 2): Minamoto no Yoritomo.
Autumn Semester: September to December
Summer break ends, and you're back at Shujin. The academic curve steepens slightly, bringing trickier questions in chemistry, history, and literature.
September Classroom Questions
- September 1: What is the term for the study of weather patterns? The answer is Meteorology.
- September 3: What is the term for the boundary between two air masses? The answer is Front.
- September 5: What is the term for the force that resists motion between surfaces? The answer is Friction.
- September 8: What is the term for the point on the Earth's surface directly above an earthquake's focus? The answer is Epicenter.
- September 17: What is the term for the process of a solid turning directly into a gas? The answer is Sublimation.
- September 21: What is the term for a plant that completes its life cycle in one year? The answer is Annual.
- September 24: What is the term for the layer of gases surrounding the earth? The answer is Atmosphere.
- September 28: What is the term for the study of heredity? The answer is Genetics.
October Classroom Questions and Midterms
- October 4: What is the term for the measurement of the total value of goods and services produced in a country? The answer is Gross Domestic Product.
- October 6: What is the term for the process of cell division that results in four daughter cells? The answer is Meiosis.
- October 11: What is the term for the force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun? The answer is Gravity.
Midterm exam answers for October 17, 18, and 19:
October 17 (Question 1): Name of the capital.
October 17 (Question 2): The capital of the Heian period.
October 18 (Question 1): Morphine.
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October 19 (Question 1): The British Prime Minister.
October 19 (Question 2): The Opium Wars.
October 24: What is the term for the study of fossils? The answer is Paleontology.
October 28: What is the term for a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed? The answer is Catalyst.
October 31: What is the term for the point in an orbit closest to the sun? The answer is Perihelion.
November Classroom Questions and Finals
- November 2: What is the term for the process by which rocks are broken down by weather? The answer is Weathering.
- November 4: What is the term for a species introduced to an environment where it's not native? The answer is Invasive species.
- November 7: What is the term for the study of the mind and behavior? The answer is Psychology.
- November 12: What is the term for the bending of light as it passes through a medium? The answer is Refraction.
- November 14: What is the term for the energy an object possesses due to its motion? The answer is Kinetic energy.
- November 17: What is the term for the study of population statistics? The answer is Demography.
- November 20: What is the term for the process of converting light energy into chemical energy? The answer is Photosynthesis.
- November 28: What is the term for the study of celestial objects? The answer is Astronomy.
Final exam answers for November 30, December 1, and December 2:
- November 30 (Question 1): The 3rd century.
- November 30 (Question 2): The Yamato period.
- December 1 (Question 1): The sun.
- December 1 (Question 2): The moon.
- December 2 (Question 1): The star Sirius.
- December 2 (Question 2): The North Star.
Winter Semester: January to March
You're reaching the home stretch of the academic year. These final tests cover the tricky months leading up to graduation.
January Classroom Questions
- January 11: What is the term for the study of the earth's physical structure? The answer is Geology.
- January 14: What is the term for the process of water vapor turning back into liquid water? The answer is Condensation.
- January 18: What is the term for the study of animal behavior? The answer is Ethology.
- January 21: What is the term for the layer of ozone in the earth's atmosphere? The answer is Ozone layer.
- January 24: What is the term for the study of the distribution of species? The answer is Biogeography.
- January 27: What is the term for the amount of matter in an object? The answer is Mass.
February Classroom Questions and Finals
- February 1: What is the term for the energy stored in an object due to its position? The answer is Potential energy.
- February 4: What is the term for the rate of change of velocity? The answer is Acceleration.
- February 7: What is the term for the resistance of any physical object to any change in its state of motion? The answer is Inertia.
- February 11: What is the term for the fundamental force that holds atomic nuclei together? The answer is Strong nuclear force.
Final exam answers for February 20, 21, and 22:
- February 20 (Question 1): The Art of War.
- February 20 (Question 2): Sun Tzu.
- February 21 (Question 1): The Renaissance.
- February 21 (Question 2): Leonardo da Vinci.
- February 22 (Question 1): The Industrial Revolution.
- February 22 (Question 2): James Watt.
Mastering Exam Strategies in Persona 5
Getting answers right in class isn't just about showing off; it's a vital time-management tactic. When you answer correctly, you receive a free Knowledge boost without consuming a time slot.
Leveraging Exam Rankings
If you've scored high on your exams by getting every question right and maintaining a high Knowledge stat, you'll place at the top of your class. Check out the Atlus Official Website for background on game mechanics and series releases.
Classmates will notice your high standing. Your relationship multipliers with confidants linked to school life, such as Ryuji, Ann, and Makoto, receive an organic boost when you rank high on exam boards.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Relying on memory alone: Questions shift slightly across different versions of the game. Always double-check specific dates and historical names.
- Ignoring the library: If you fall behind on Knowledge requirements for social links like Makoto or Niijima, spend an afternoon hitting the library desks or reading books from Shujin's library.
- Waiting until night: Always answer pop quizzes in class to preserve your evening slots for crafting infiltration tools, working part-time jobs, or hanging out with confidants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do wrong answers penalize you?
No. If you guess incorrectly, you don't lose stats, but you miss out on the free Knowledge point boost that comes with a correct response.
How do I answer questions when my controller is handed off?
If you're playing on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, or Steam, you can pause during pop quizzes. This lets you quickly look up an answer online without any time penalty.
Can I replay missed school days to get answers?
The game runs on a strict calendar system. You cannot replay past school days without loading a previous save file, which makes keeping a running checklist invaluable.
Does Persona 5 Royal have different answers than the original game?
Yes. Persona 5 Royal added several new questions and altered a few existing exam prompts to keep veteran players on their toes. This guide accounts for the updated questions featured in the definitive edition.