Can We Guess Where You Fall on the Scale From Bella Swan to Anastasia Steele?

By: Torrance Grey
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Can We Guess Where You Fall on the Scale From Bella Swan to Anastasia Steele?
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About This Quiz

Everybody knows the story by now: How a devoted fan of the "Twilight" series wrote a work of fanfiction called Master of the Universe,using the characters of Bella Swan and Edward Cullen, then rewrote and expanded it into Fifty Shades of Grey, making Bella and Edward into Anastasia and Christian. The result? A runaway bestseller, with two sequels to follow. 

Since "Fifty Shades" began its life as a "Twilight" fanfiction, you might ask yourself how there could be any substantial difference between Anastasia Steele, "Fifty's" protagonist, and Bella Swan, on whom she was modeled. But make no mistake, there are differences.  Anastasia Steele lives in cities, mostly Seattle. Bella Swan lives in Little Forks, Washington, and has no desire to move away from her quiet, lushly forested home. Bella also has a seemingly conventional life in the bedroom once married to Edward.  Ana, however, does sleep with Christian before wedlock and becomes increasingly adventurous. 

So, what about you? If you're interested in this quiz, we can guess you've read at least some of both series. Have you ever wondered which heroine you resemble most, in character and personality? We've got a quiz to help you find out. Please note: The quiz is a gauge of your personality traits, and isn't 100 percent modeled on the characterizations in the books. For example, in a question about how you like your coffee, we know that Anastasia preferred tea, and Bella didn't drink either one ... but we're not making the choices as narrow as "tea or nothing." 

With that understood, settle in and let's see if you belong in Forks or Seattle!

What's your circle of friends like?
My significant other is really all I need.
I have one BFF, and the rest are hangers-on.
I'd say I have the usual two or three close friends.
I have one good friend, maybe two.

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How did you, or do you, feel about school?
I am/was responsible about homework, but not a great student.
I am/was a fairly decent student.
It's very important. I am/was competitive.
Awkward! I never knew my place in the social order.

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Do your closest friends tend to be male or female?
Female
Male
I have a nice mix.
I'm pretty close to my dad -- does that count?

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How much do you tell your closest friend about your life?
Almost everything
My friends are kind of gossipy, so I'm careful.
I trust my best friend, but still like to hold some things back.
My closest friend is one of my parents, so some topics have to, uh, be avoided.

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Where would you most like to go on vacation?
Somewhere kid-friendly, maybe Disney World
England, to see where some of my favorite writers lived and worked
A tropical island with some privacy
Paris, for the romance

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How do you like your coffee?
Sometimes I'll have cola, but no coffee.
No coffee for me, thanks. Nothing caffeinated, actually.
I prefer tea, unless I really need a jolt of caffeine.
I love a strong cup in the morning, and maybe in the mid-afternoon doldrums, too.

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What's your approach to getting dressed?
I'll just throw anything on, but where I live, that's OK.
I make an effort in how I dress.
I'll dress up if my friends really push me into it.
Usually, I save my best effort for a date.

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Do you consider yourself outdoorsy?
Yes, mostly because my friends love it so much.
I enjoy the countryside, but I'm not really at home out there.
No, I prefer the city.
Yes, I love the peace and quiet.

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Would you call yourself adventurous in the bedroom?
Very much so
No, I'm afraid not.
Mostly in that I go for bad boys
A little more than most, but I don't go crazy.

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What's a good age to settle down?
College comes first, but marriage soon after.
Earlier is better. The strongest bonds are made young.
When the time is right, you'll know.
I recommend putting it off until you're both fairly mature.

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Are you, or could you ever be vegetarian?
No, I'm a red-blooded meat eater.
I could try, but I'd lapse a lot.
The idea appeals to me a great deal.
I am vegetarian (or vegan).

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What kind of music do you like most?
Something I can dance to
Indie rock
Folk music
Classical music suits me best

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What do you like for breakfast?
Something substantial, with bacon or sausage
Oatmeal, with a lot of trimmings like dried cranberries
Something sweet, like a pastry or French toast
Anything I can eat quickly and get out the door

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Which of these is a relationship deal-breaker?
Checking up on my whereabouts
Disappearing without notice
Not liking my friends
Keeping secrets from me

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How do you feel about dancing?
Ugh. I've got two left feet.
I need a cocktail or two to loosen up.
I avoid it, but I'll dance if my partner is really dying to.
I really enjoy it.

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How do you like to work out?
Hiking suits me pretty well.
You might persuade me to run.
Something challenging, like CrossFit
A cross-training routine including cardio and strength training

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Are you a pretty good housekeeper?
I have to be -- no one else around here is.
I try; it's nice to have things clean.
I mostly just pick up after myself.
I pay someone to clean for me.

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Do you consider yourself religious?
Yes, religion is important to my life.
Yes, but it's largely something my family instilled in me.
I'm a Christmas-and-Easter Christian (or gastronomic Jew, etc)
No, I'd have too much to repent!

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How do you deal with someone who has an unrequited crush on you?
I'd talk it out with him and make my position clear.
I'd try to talk it out with him, but probably make a mess of it.
I'd just avoid him.
Are we sure it's unrequited? If he's cute, I probably like him back, at least a little.

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How would you react if your partner was unfaithful?
At risk of being dramatic, I think I'd die.
I'd probably turn to one of my parents for sympathy.
I'd drown my sorrows with my best friend
I'd go off somewhere and make them crazy waiting for me to call.

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What kind of phone would you be most likely to have?
This year's iPhone, with a blinged-out case
A fairly recent iPhone or Android
Something vintage, like a flip phone
Doesn't matter. I'd lose it in the clutch and end up hunting for a pay phone.

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On a scale of 1 - 10, how much do you worry about your weight?
1
3
6
8

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Is it OK to go home with a guy on the first date?
Sure, why not?
I've done it, but felt bad about it after.
No, I really wouldn't.
I rarely even kiss on the first date.

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In what kind of home would you most like to live?
A townhouse in a big city
A house with a view, at the edge of a city
A cozy home in a forested area
A seaside house with an ocean view

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Are you a good cook?
Me? I burn water.
Yes, it's something that I enjoy.
I'm a reasonably competent cook.
There are just a few dishes I can make.

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How many kids do you have, or want?
I'm not sure I do want children.
Probably just one .. they're pretty labor-intensive
Two or three
More than three

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What do you enjoy most for dinner?
It depends. Surprise me!
Something light, maybe involving quinoa
It's more a question of what everyone at home will eat.
Chili, hamburgers ... something filling

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Which of these sports would you most likely participate in?
Does chess count?
Swimming or diving
Maybe long-distance running
No sports for me, thanks.

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How loyal would you say you are?
Pretty loyal, especially to family
To my significant other, all the way. Everyone else takes a backseat.
I try, though it can conflict with my ambitions.
Honestly, I've thrown a friend under the bus a time or two.

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Which of these would you choose as a dessert?
Key lime pie
Chocolate cake, maybe even a lava cake
Any kind of cookies
A brownie

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