Can We Guess If You're a Sinner or Saint?

By: Amanda Monell

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

We're not sure about you, but we have that friend who seems to be naive when it comes to the ways of the world. We often find ourselves explaining anything devious in nature to them, and even though it is exhausting at times, we're or more than happy to help. Of course, we sometimes find ourselves feeling a little jealous of their charmed existences, and if they're settled down, they probably have a white picket fence and the makings of a perfect life. On the other hand, we have that other friend who seems to be snakebitten, someone who is constantly down on their luck and we're not just talking financially. They chronically pick mates that aren't a good fit and hang out with shady friends — because of this, they usually have a negative outlook on life. Having a friend like this in your corner could be a blessing because they have experienced more than others and are more than ready to provide advice when asked.

Do you know where you fit in? Have your friends told you that you live a sheltered life, or are you constantly telling stories about your adventures? Let's examine your lifestyle and find out if you're more of a saint, sinner or somewhere in between.

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If you saw a car stranded on the side of the road with a flat tire, what would you do?

I'd dial the police to get them to help.

I block traffic so then the driver could do what they need to get the tire changed.
I'd change the tire for them.

I don't do anything; heaven knows who they are!

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Ew! There's a spider in the house; how do you handle it?

I try to round it up in a cup and set it free.

After trying to get it into a cup, I accidentally crush it while trying to catch it.
I flick it across the room.

I kill it.

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Your friends have asked you to housesit their home while they go on vacation. What happens while you're there?

I clean it up while I'm there.

Nothing; I just stay there.
I may have a few friends over.

I have a party.

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Would you buy a drink from a lemonade stand?

Of course

No, because I don't usually carry cash.
No, because I don't know what is in the lemonade.

If I was thirsty, sure.

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If your child gave you an art project that you thought was hideous, what do you do?

I would hang it up on the fridge and tell them what a good job they did.

I would tell them that they did a good job and try to find a place to display it properly.
I would tell them they did a good job and hang it somewhere where the piece wouldn't be seen.

I would tell them that they did a good job but not display it at all.

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Would you ever work at a soup kitchen?

If a friend of mine was working at one, I may give it a shot.

It would be difficult for me, but I would do it.
Yes, homeless people deserve to have a hot meal.

Only if it were absolutely necessary

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Which of these statements would be true if you found a wallet on the street full of money but without identification?

I would glance at the money longingly and then turn it into the police.

I would turn it into the police.
I would take half of the cash and turn the wallet into the police.

I would take all the cash and turn the empty wallet into the police.

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Have you ever cheated on a significant other?

Yes

Yes, but I confessed to it as soon as I saw them.
Yes, but I let them figure it out for themselves.

Yes, and the cool thing? I was never caught!

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Have you ever stacked the cards in your favor while playing a hand of poker?

No, I like a clean and fair game.

It truthfully depends on who I'm playing.
If the prize is big enough, I'll do it.

That takes too much effort.

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Awkward situation time! While out and about, you catch your friend's bae getting their flirt on with another. How do you handle it?

I tell my friend to come to me at once.

I tell my friend, of course.
I confront the partner.

I take pictures and text them to the partner in order to get them to straighten up.

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Have you ever lied?

No

All the time
When I have to

Only when it comes to presents

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What usually happens if your perfectly planned event has an unexpected change?

I freak out.

I just let it go.
I try to work these new changes into my current plan.

After I freak out, I'm able to figure a way to incorporate changes.

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Has anyone ever told you that you were a bad influence?

Quite the opposite

Maybe once
More than once

All the time

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Do you consider yourself a perfectionist?

No more than the average person

Yes
It depends on what we're talking about.

Not in the least

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Would you consider yourself a lazy person?

No, I'm a busy bee.

On certain days, yes
It depends on my mood.

If there is an opportunity to lounge about, I'm all over it.

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What would happen if a friend got the promotion that you wanted?

I'd take them out to celebrate.

I'd ask my boss what I could to improve and then celebrate with my friend.
I get upset and leave.

Once I get home, I cry my eyes out, and then when work resumes, I try (poorly) to hide my jealousy.

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Hooray! A project you led has garnered rave reviews from the higher ups. How do you react?

After thanking the management, I acknowledge my team's efforts.

I will mention the people on my team that I get along with and attribute the success to them.
I make sure to acknowledge my team's efforts.

I mention how my leadership shone during the project, minimalizing the efforts of others.

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Have you ever gotten into a fight with your sibling?

Of course, but we were able to apologize to one another.

Yes, and after a bit of time, we reconciled.
Yes, and we're still working on getting back together.

Yes, and I'll never talk to them again.

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On a typical weekend, what can we find you doing?

Leading a scout troop

Cooking meals for my family for the week
Running errands

Camped out on a couch binge watching something on Netflix

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Do you swear?

Not at all

If something really irritates me, yes.
Not any more than the average person

People say that I swear a lot. I don't see it.

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D'oh! You and your friends ordered a pizza and there's only one piece left. Who gets to take it home for leftovers?

They do!

We both do because we split the piece in half.
If I have other things to eat, then they do; however, if the kitchen is empty, I may start to protest.

I do.

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Have you ever offered to work overtime to get a project done?

I think everyone does that.

I double check my calendar and if nothing is going on, I'll stay.
Only if I get paid time and a half, I'll do it.

If I could leave early to balance out my time, I'll do it.

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Do people call you patient?

Yes

Most of the time
Sometimes

Not at all

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If you had an opportunity, would you eat an entire bag of potato chips?

No

You bet I would, even if I was full.
I'd think about it, but once I got halfway through, I'd put them away for future use.

I'd think about it but then put away the chips after eating an appropriate amount.

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A friend of yours just bought a new car. What do you do?

I ask to get a whiff of new car smell.

Even though I need a new vehicle, I feel happy for them and enjoy the free ride around town.
After a moment of jealousy, I compliment them on their new ride.

I tell them that they have a nice car, but I was going to look for something a little more high-tech.

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What would happen if you saw someone bullying another?

I laugh at some of the things that the bully is saying but do nothing in terms of getting help.

I watch for a few moments, but if things get too rough, I will defend the person getting bullied.
I go in and protect the person being bullied.

I join in.

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As luck would have it, you've brought an oversized umbrella when it was predicted to rain. Do you share it?

Yes

It would depend on who is asking to share.
I'll share it with people as long as I don't get wet.

No; I like my space.

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Have you ever had a one-night stand?

No

I've had a few.
Who hasn't?

How else are you supposed to get to know someone?

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Do your friends tell you that you live a sheltered life?

All the time

Sometimes
Once in a while

Not at all

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Would your friends call you judgmental?

Not at all

If it is a really crazy situation, yes.
All the time

Sometimes

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