How Did You Die in a Past Life?

By: Teresa

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

You might not want to know how you'll die in this life, but you should be aware of the way you kicked the bucket in a former life! The way you checked out lifetimes ago can affect the way you live your life to this very day! Are you afraid of something and you can't explain it? Do you ever feel the tug of deja vu? Those feelings are remnants of your past lives carrying with you to the present. By examining the way you met your maker, you'll be able to face your fears and know yourself better!

While some us might like to think we went down defending an army of gladiators, the reality is probably entirely different. Death by accident is quite common, but it was even higher when we didn't have such great healthcare. It's most likely that when you went to push up some daisies, you didn't see it coming. Maybe you ate a poison fish, or you had a grand piano fall on your head. Perhaps you bought the farm by stepping on a gardening tool, or you drunkenly stumbled in front of a horse stampede. No matter how you popped your clog, you should figure out what happened!

Our step by step quiz takes you on a journey into your former life! Carefully choose your answers, and be honest. Let the voices from past eras come forward to guide you. Then, we'll let you know how you really ended up taking a dirt nap!

Where would you most like to go on vacation?

Jamaica

New York City
Mexico

Scotland

Which of the following creeps you out the most?

Alligators

Spiders
Jellyfish

Scorpions

What is your current relationship status?

Single

Involved
Married

Engaged

Were you a troublemaker in high school?

As the class clown, I was always getting into trouble.

I never got into trouble.
I only had detention a few times.

It's not trouble if you don't get caught!

If your cat got stuck in a tree, what would you do?

I would climb a ladder.

I wouldn't own a cat.
I would scale the tree.

I would call the fire department.

What is your favorite kind of seafood?

Scallops

Eel
Tuna

Cod

What song would you like played at your funeral?

"The Hokey Pokey"

"Pop Goes the Weasel"
"Blaze of Glory" by Bon Jovi

"Tainted Love" by Soft Cell

Do you think you were you male or female in your most recent past life?

I was male.

I was female.
I think I was both in different lives.

I think I was probably a frog.

When you kick the bucket, do you want to be buried?

I would like for my ashes to be scattered at sea.

I would prefer to be planted like a tree.
I would want to be shot into space.

I would like to have a traditional burial.

Are you afraid of any of these things?

Deep water

Flying
Sharks

I'm not afraid of any of those.

Have you ever experienced deja vu?

I'm experiencing it right now.

I don't believe in deja vu.
I don't know that that is.

I have experienced it more than once.

If you could travel back in time, where would you choose to go?

I would like to see dinosaurs.

I would want to go to the Wild West.
I would want to live amongst the ancient Egyptians.

I would like to watch the gladiators fight.

What kind of movies do you like most?

Action/Adventure

Documentary
Horror

Romantic comedy

Which season do you like most?

Summer

Winter
Spring

Fall

Which beach activity do you like most?

Swimming

Volleyball
Fishing

Sunbathing

What job do you think you would you have held in a former life?

Boat captain

Exterminator
Lifeguard

Chef

Would you enjoy being a pirate?

I would love it!

I would get too seasick.
I wouldn't mind trying!

Do I get a peg leg?

Which mythical creature do you think you were you in a former life?

Dragon

Unicorn
Fairy

Big Foot

Do you tend to overeat?

I'm very careful with what I eat.

I don't eat too much.
I always overeat.

It depends what I'm eating.

Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

I hope to be traveling more.

I will be raising a family.
I will be retiring.

I will be sitting on a bar stool.

How often do you check your horoscope?

Every day

Once a week
Once a year

Never

Which band do you like most?

Led Zeppelin

Nirvana
The Bee Gees

Red Hot Chili Peppers

How well can you swim?

I swim like a rock.

I'm a decent swimmer.
I'm a great swimmer.

I can swim, but I'm not great.

Do you have scary dreams?

I have nightmares once in a while.

I have them quite frequently.
I don't remember my dreams.

I don't find dreams scary.

How do you order a steak?

I don't eat meat.

Medium
Rare

Well done

What animal do you think you might you have been in a former life?

Parrot

Python
Whale

Squirrel

How would your boss describe your work?

Adequate

Driven
Sharp

Late

Which liquor do you like most?

Rum

Vodka
I don't drink.

Tequila

Do you like spicy food?

I love spicy food.

I like a little spice, but not too much.
It depends on the kind of food.

I hate spicy food.

If you could meet a deceased celebrity, which one would you choose?

Elvis Presley

John Belushi
Chris Farley

Kurt Cobain

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