What Role Do You Play in Your Family?

By: Teresa M.

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Some of us play traditional roles in our families, and some of us defy normal expectations. Let's find out what role you really play in your family. Is it the role you think you play?

What do you do first when you get home from work?

I crack a beer.

I watch the news.
I made some snacks.

I call my mom.

Which word best describes you when you are angry?

Loud

Proactive
Quiet

Composed

Which member of your family do you think respects you the most?

My sibling

My dad
My mom

Everyone loves me

Which holiday do you like most?

Halloween

Thanksgiving
Easter

Christmas

How would you spend a bonus day off?

I would catch up on sleep.

I would go see a movie.
I would finish a project.

I would volunteer somewhere.

Who was your first best friend?

My first best friend was imaginary.

My first best friend was from my neighborhood.
My first best friend was from preschool.

My first best friend was my mom.

How would your boss describe you?

I'm my own boss.

Serious
Stable

Professional

What do you think is your best trait?

I am adventurous.

I'm level headed.
I'm intelligent.

I am friendly.

Which costume might you wear to a party?

Cow suit

Statue of Liberty
President mask

Princess dress

Where are you in your family's birth order?

I'm the middle child.

I'm the oldest.
I'm the youngest.

I'm an only child.

What job would you be best suited to try?

Bartender

Senator
Teacher

Clergy

Are you good with children?

Kids are not my thing.

I'm great with kids.
I'm good with small numbers of children.

It depends on the kid.

Where would your dream home be located?

It would be near the beach.

I'm a fan of the suburbs.
I would like to live in a downtown area.

I would love to live on a farm.

Do you host a lot of family dinners?

I attend them, but I don't host them.

I host family dinner every night.
I host holiday dinners.

I host at least one dinner a year.

What would you give as a Mother's Day gift?

Wine

Flowers
Chocolate

Gift certificate

What kind of child were you?

I was a mischievous child.

I was a good kid.
I was kind of shy as a kid.

I was a perfect student.

How would your best friend describe your fashion sense?

Unique

Sensible
Smart

Adorable

What would you do if you found a stray dog?

I would take it to a shelter.

I would probably adopt it.
I would find a good home for it.

I would post flyers about it.

What was your favorite subject in school?

Art

History
Gym

English

What has been your biggest accomplishment so far?

I got my degree.

I started a family.
I started a business.

I bought a house.

How would your friends describe your advice?

Crazy

Practical
Wise

Wonderful

How do you save money?

I don't save as much as I should.

I put a little away each week.
I make smart investments.

I clip coupons.

Which room of your home do you spend the most time in?

Bedroom

Den
Office

Kitchen

What kind of music do you listen to most often?

Metal

Top 40
Rock

Country

Which sport would you like to learn?

Rugby

Volleyball
Soccer

Tennis

Are you the sentimental type?

I'm not really all that sentimental.

I keep every little memento.
I'm sentimental about some things.

I think everyone is a little sentimental at heart.

Would you bail a family member out of jail?

I have.

It depends on the crime.
It depends on the amount of bail.

I would never go near a jail no matter who was in it.

Do you think you are the smartest member of your family?

Isn't it obvious?

I think we are all equally intelligent.
My parents are much smarter.

I am definitely the smartest one of the bunch.

Which television show is your family most like?

"The Brady Bunch"

"Modern Family"
"The Walking Dead"

"Little House on the Prairie"

Which area of your life would you like to improve?

Relationships

Career
Finances

Education

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