What % Brave Are You?

By: Brian Whitney

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Being brave means a lot of different things. You don't have to rush into a burning building to save people that are in danger or stick up for someone being bullied by a bunch of people in public to be brave, although those certainly are good examples of bravery; sometimes being brave is just being yourself.

Are you able to act like the person that you truly are and not care about what other people think? If so, then you certainly are brave. Do you follow your dreams even if it might mean being insecure about finances and being broke for a while? Then you're brave as all get out. Do you let yourself be loved by someone and love them back as hard as you can and not worry about having your heart broken? Do you have kids and raise a family? Have you adopted an animal that needs a home? Those things make you brave too.

We have come up with q quiz that will let you know what percentage brave that you are. All you have to do is answer some questions, and we'll let you know. So go ahead and take it. Unless you're chicken. You aren't chicken, are you?

Do you try and conquer your fears?

It depends on the situation.

I try, but some I just choose to live with.
For the most part, I do.

Always

Do you worry a lot about death?

Pretty much constantly

About as much as anyone else does
I rarely think about that.

All the time

What would you do if you saw someone being mugged on a street late at night?

Run!

Call the police
Yell at them to stop

Come to their defense

Do you stick up for people being bullied?

No, what if they start to bully me too?

No, but I usually tell on them later.
I try to.

Always

What would you do if you and your friend were hiking and saw a bear?

Try and outrun my friend

Scream and run
Play dead

Wave my arms and yell at the bear

Would you get freaked out walking down a dark alley at night?

Yes, that is just smart.

If I was by myself, I would.
No, I can handle myself.

I hide in dark alleys at night.

Would you ever skydive?

No way I would do that.

I might, but I doubt it.
I totally would.

I have done it.

Would you move to another city without knowing anyone?

No, why would I do that?

If it was for a job or a relationship maybe.
Sure, I like adventure.

Yes, and I have.

Have you ever taken a cross country road trip?

No, and I am not planning to.

No, but it does sound fun.
I have taken big road trips, but not that big.

Indeed I have.

Are you always yourself?

No, I wish.

I do my best, but not always.
I certainly try to be.

Totally.

Would you help a stray dog in need, even if he was growling at you?

No, that is totally dumb.

I doubt it.
I probably would try.

Sure, I could handle that.

Are you a natural leader?

I sure don't feel like one.

No, but I fake it.
Sometimes I feel that way.

I am for sure.

Do you like big roller coasters?

I hate them.

No, but I will go on them anyway.
Yeah, if they aren't too big.

The bigger the better.

Is it easy for you to ask someone out on a date?

No, that stresses me right out.

No, it makes my uncomfortable.
Not if I get the right signals.

Sure, I am fearless with that stuff.

Do you travel a lot?

No, I never do.

No, but it is because I am broke.
I do quite a bit in the U.S.

I travel a lot internationally.

You are feeling nauseous and dizzy. What do you do?

Go to the emergency room.

Go to the doctor the next day if it doesn't feel better.
Go to the doctor in a few days if it doesn't feel better.

Ignore it.

Do you worry about consequences when you do something wrong?

Obviously

Yeah, it is important to think of that stuff.
I try to remember that stuff.

Nope, I just do what I want and worry later.

Are you afraid of the dark?

Yes, don't tell anyone.

Maybe a little
No. Well. Kind of.

Are you serious?

What job sounds most fun?

Car salesman

Social worker
Wilderness guide

Firefighter

Do snakes freak you out?

Totally

Yeah, I hate them.
Only poisonous ones

Not at all

Which reality show would you star on?

Real Housewives of the O.C

Jersey Shore
Survivor

Ice Road Truckers

Do you sing Karaoke?

No, I never do that.

I used to, but not anymore.
I do sometimes.

I do all the time.

Would you join the military if your country was under attack?

No way

Sure, but I would be scared.
Yes, that is my duty.

Sign me up.

Your boss blames you for something you didn't do, how do you handle it?

Suck it up and ignore it.

Sulk about it.
Confront him about it.

Take him out with a roundhouse kick.

You wake up at night and think you hear someone downstairs, what do you do?

Hide under the covers.

Ask my significant other to check it out.
Call the police.

Go down to check it out.

What would you do if being bullied at school?

Try and hide.

Try to avoid the bully.
Tell a teacher.

Take karate lessons.

Do you always tell the truth?

Heck, no

I do most of the time.
I try.

Of course

Do you always defend your positions, even if they are unpopular?

No, I don't want to be singled out.

I do if it really means something to me.
Sure, I don't get intimidated often.

I always do.

Have you ever been in a serious relationship with someone who has kids?

No, I am no fool.

No, but I might someday.
Yes, it didn't work out.

Yes, and I am now.

What sounds like something you cold do?

Volunteer at a community garden

Volunteer at a soup kitchen
Volunteer at a homeless shelter

Volunteer at a prison

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