It seems that this is the real me; that is, if you think that five questions can determine your essence:
You’re Siddhartha!
by Hermann Hesse
You simply don’t know what to believe, but you’re willing to try anything once. Western values, Eastern values, hedonism and minimalism, you’ve spent some time in every camp. But you still don’t have any idea what camp you belong in. This makes you an individualist of the highest order, but also really lonely. It’s time to chill out under a tree. And realize that at least you believe in fairies.
Take the Book Quiz at the Blue Pyramid.
Aargh! I hate quizzes like this! They give you two choices for the answer as if that covers all the bases and as if those two things are mutually exclusive. I mean, take the last question: who forbids your love (a) society or (b) the person you desire. What if the answer is no-one, as in my case? That’s a bit like “have you stopped beating your wife yet?”
I’ve got a proper sulk on, now!
Karyn, I don’t remember that question, so they must get them from a question bank. Even more to sulk about.
At least you’re the Dover Thrift Edition! Seems I’m “Animal Farm”…
Gosh Harold, at least you believe in fairies. How romantic.
I, on the other hand, like to play with string. So, if you are ever ‘really lonely’ we can also have a game of virtual cat’s cradle.
You’re Cat’s Cradle!
by Kurt Vonnegut
You believe quite firmly that free will deserted you long ago and far away. As a result, it’s hard to take responsibility for anything. Even though you show great potential as a leader of a small 3rd world country, the choices are all made ahead of time. You’re rather fond of games involving string. Your fear of nuclear weaponry is trumped only by your fear of ice.
Karyn, the secret is to NOT stop to think. Do the quiz as quickly as possible, less than a second per question. You’ll see.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Dalloway, who apparently seems utterly bland and normal to the casual observer, but inside (is) churning with a million tensions and worries
Jennifer, I followed your advice and did not stop to think.
“You’re The Sound and the Fury!
by William Faulkner
Strong-willed but deeply confused, you are trying to come to grips with a major crisis in your life. You can see many different perspectives on the issue, but you’re mostly overwhelmed with despair at what you’ve lost. People often have a hard time understanding you, but they have some vague sense that you must be brilliant anyway. Ultimately, you signify nothing.
The second to last sentence is pretty bang-on, but the suggestion that I “signify nothing” does very little for my self-esteem. No wonder, as I am supposed to be grappling with a previously undisclosed major crisis and am overwhelmed with despair!
What possessed my practical and pragmatic husband to post this quiz is a mystery to me. Perhaps he really does believe in fairies.
Here is the quote from Faulkner which better describes my aspirations:
“The aim of every artist is to arrest motion, which is life, by artificial means and hold it fixed so that a hundred years later, when a stranger looks at it, it moves again since it is life.”
I am beginning to think that maybe this exercice is useful after-all…
andrea
Thought you’d like to know that the sequel to this quiz, the Book Quiz II, was launched yesterday. Enjoy!