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About This Quiz
Who's the better "Red Dead Redemption" protagonist – John Marston or Arthur Morgan? A lot of internet ink has been spilled answering this question, and with good reason. The fact is, Arthur Morgan and John Marston are both fantastic characters. However, their greatness manifests in very different ways.
The original "Red Dead Redemption" protagonist, John Marston has a sarcastic cynicism that can be very, very funny. Like when he says, "It ain't exactly a secret I didn't get these scars from falling over in church." He's a gunslinger who's also a family man, and it's hard not to relate to John's frustration with the ne'er-do-wells in his world. On the other hand, "Red Dead Redemption 2" protagonist Arthur Morgan just has so much heart. Despite his difficult circumstances, Arthur is a man of honor, fighting for the right thing no matter what it costs him.
So, what do you think? Do you respect John more, or are you an Arthur fan? Even more importantly, which one are you more like? That's what this quiz can help you find out! Answer our questions about your facial hair, crazy mentor-handling skills and horse preferences, and we'll reveal whether your vibe is John Marston AF or very Arthur Morgan. Ready? Let's play!
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What's your biggest dating dilemma?
All of my friends are sort of in love with my wife.
My girl loves me, but her family doesn't approve of us dating.
It's hard for me to trust my partner.
My girlfriend died.
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How much do you love horses?
I like them a lot.
Horses are lyfe!!!
They're fine, I guess.
I've never ridden one, but I think they're cool.
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Which of these quotes resonates with you more?
"It's wanting that gets so many folk in trouble."
“Vengeance is an idiot's game."
"Hold your excuses, old man, until you figure out which one to use."
"I've seen mushrooms with bigger brains!"
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Are you always looking out for others in your community, or are you only loyal to your own family?
Well ... um ... my life is complicated. Sometimes you have to put your family first.
I basically care about everybody.
I look out for number one: myself.
I care about my friends and my teammates but not about anybody else.
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What is your greatest obstacle?
People won't let me forget my evil past.
I don't have enough time to achieve all my dreams.
My big mouth gets me in trouble.
I don't have a lot of opportunities to improve my life.
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Are you a skilled gunfighter?
I can take out a gang almost single-handed.
My dude, I am the best there ever was.
I've never been in a gun fight, but I'm good at target practice.
I've never shot a gun, sorry.
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You're at a restaurant with a date, but for some reason, the waiter is ignoring you. What do you whisper to your date?
"Ain't this pleasant."
"We're more ghosts than people."
"You got one minute, I’m counting. One. Two. Three ..."
"Is this your idea of a joke?"
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Do you have kids?
Yes. A son on Earth and a daughter in Heaven.
No. Sadly, my son is gone.
No, but I'd like to someday.
No, and I don't want them.
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What's your favorite song?
"Far Away"
"Old Town Road"
"Bad Guy"
"Circles"
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Do you have any dope scars?
I have some incredible wolf-based facial scars, yes.
I've got a few dings and scratches. Nothing "dope."
I've got acne scars, and I hate them.
I'm scar-free, so far.
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On a scale of 1 to 10, how troubled and gruff are you?
7. I'm pretty darn troubled and gruff.
9. I'm not that gruff, but I'm troubled AF.
5. I'm sarcastic ... I guess that's a form of being troubled?
2. I'm neither troubled nor gruff.
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Would you trust Uncle to house-sit?
Sure, what's the worst that could happen?
Absolutely not!
Yes ... but I'd lock up all my valuables first.
Maybe. I wouldn't trust him to pet-sit, but he might be okay at house-sitting.
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If your friends were planning on robbing a bank, what advice would you give them?
"Your choice, my friend."
"As long as we get paid or you get shot, I'm happy."
"You ain't outlaws, you're idiots!"
"Interesting way you boys got of preparing for a killin'."
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How do you feel about Abigail?
Marriage material
I would have dated her if she'd been free.
She's beautiful but seems like trouble.
Cute, but not my type
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In your opinion, who do you owe the most loyalty to?
My parents
My romantic partner
My friends
My country
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Are you more savage or smooth?
I'm very savage.
I'm smooth as silk.
I'm not smooth OR savage.
I try to be smooth, but I don't pull it off very well.
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Be honest: If you could go back in time and live in the Old West, would you?
Heck yes!
No. It was a terrible time for the lack of medical knowledge alone ...
I wouldn't want to live there, but I'd sure like to visit.
Yes, if I could bring some modern technology with me.
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Are you constantly getting drawn back into your violent past, or do you just want to chill?
I'm constantly getting drawn back into my violent past AND I want to chill.
I'll be "chilling" soon enough. First, I need to do what's right.
(Sigh.) Yes, my past haunts me.
I'm so chill, I don't need to put ice in my drinks.
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Do you have rent that you're willing to do wild things to pay for, such as bounty hunt?
How did you know?
No, thank goodness.
I live with my parents.
My credit's not good enough for that!
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What's your facial hair situation?
Patchy and confusing
Clean-shaven
Stubbly
Full beard and mustache
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How much honor would you say you have?
More than I wish I did
A wagon-load!
Not much
I have a personal code, and I never waver from it.
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What's your best one-liner?
"You ugly or just constipated?"
"Either you've got a lazy eye or a lack of respect."
"I hope you got money for a funeral!"
"How about I camp wherever I want?"
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Are you dying of tuberculosis?
Good grief, of course not.
Sadly, yes.
I don't even know what tuberculosis is.
Hey, that's a secret!
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You find out your mentor, a criminal, is losing his mind. What do you do?
I'd turn against him, but I'd do it slowly.
I'd try to get myself (and the people I cared about) away from him as soon as possible.
I'd stop listening to his foolish ideas.
I'd look for a new mentor!
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Would you sacrifice your life so that your brother could have a better existence than you?
No. I'd do it for my son, but not for anyone else.
Of course. Sometimes that's the only choice a man can make.
Maybe. It would depend on how close we were.
Yes, if I knew I was dying anyway.
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How do you pronounce the word "boy"?
Um, as "boy."
It's pronounced "boah," of course!
Like this: "boyeee!"
In a way that makes it rhyme with "slow"
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Your best friend is having a hard time balancing his home life and work life. What do you say to him?
"Don't be too eager to grow up. It ain't as much fun as it looks."
“Just do one thing or the other, don’t try to be two people at once."
"If you find yourself in a hole, the first thing to do is stop diggin'."
“Be loyal to what matters.”
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If given the chance, would you aid the Mexican rebels?
Naturally
I'll help any rebel, anytime.
Yes ... if it didn't get in the way of my own agenda.
No. I prefer to mind my own business.
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Are you hot?
The ladies seem to like me, although some of them question my hair.
I'm a dang dream.
No. But whatever, looks aren't everything.
I don't like thinking about it. I guess I'm okay?
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Are you secretly an extremely good person?
I'm a decent person. I wouldn't say "extremely good."
Yep!
My past was dark, but I'm trying to make my future better.
I don't believe in categories like "good" or "bad." We live and then we die, that's it.
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