What Would Be Your Job in the Royal Court?

By: Brian Whitney

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

You might not think that you want a job in the Royal Court, but when it comes right down to it, what are your alternatives? Of course being the king would be great, but let's face it - if everyone could be the king, then everyone would be the king. The best thing you can hope for is a steady gig in the royal court. It is better than being a peasant after all.

Now that we have that settled, what would you do? There are so many different options, some more intriguing than others. One thing that is pretty much certain is that you don't want to be a royal taster. You could probably handle being a jester if you are funny at least, but that seems a bit humiliating. You could be a regular old servant or a bodyguard, but does that kind of thing pay enough? Maybe you might like to be a chaplain, or an advisor, or even the hand of the king? Much better pay and prestige there, but a lot of pressure as well.

What kind of job might you be best at in the Royal Court? Don't be the Royal Fool - take this quiz and find out.

Other people on the court are saying bad things about you; what do you do?

Try and charm them into liking me more.

Plot my revenge against all of them.
Work harder to make sure they appreciate my efforts.

I don't worry about what others think of me.

Would you give up your job on the court to help the poor?

Umm. Nope.

I don't think that would be a smart move on my part.
If my king asked me to I would.

Of course.

Would you betray a friend if it meant the king liked you more?

Well, yeah obviously.

It depends on who the friend was.
Yes, that is just good business.

Never.

Your friends say your best quality is...

How funny I am.

How reliable I am.
How motivated I am.

How kind I am.

What is your job at the bar?

Bartender

Bouncer
Manager

I am just there to be the designated driver.

You just got caught by your partner having an affair; what do you do?

Try and talk my way out of it.

Deny everything and try to start an argument.
Apologise and offer to go to counseling.

That would never happen; I would never have an affair.

How do you flirt with someone you like?

I try and be charming and crack jokes.

I try to impress with my looks.
I try to impress with my mind.

I just act like myself.

What do you do when a dignitary arrives from away?

Try to entertain them.

Just lay low.
See if they need anything.

Try to engage them in deep conversation.

What do you do at a dance club?

Just hit the floor and let it all out.

I usually hang by the side of the dance floor and watch people.
I hang with my friends and follow their lead.

I don't go to dance clubs.

What is your relationship like with your parents?

Not that great; they think I am a screw-up.

Okay, but emotionally distant.
Pretty good.

Excellent.

How many close friends do you have?

1-2

None
3-4

5 or more

What were you like in school?

Class clown.

A jock.
Popular.

A good student.

Would you ever betray a close friend?

Only if I thought I could get something I really wanted.

Only if it was protecting myself or someone I loved.
Only if I thought it would advance my career.

Never.

Would you want a lifelong commitment to one partner?

No, I would be missing out on a lot of fun.

Yes, but I don't trust people.
Maybe, if I could still pursue my career goals.

Of course.

What do you do if you loaned someone money and didn't get it back?

Tell everyone they didn't pay me back.

I would pay them a visit and ask for it forcefully.
I would ignore it and hope they paid me back.

I would forget about it.

What bothers you the least?

Being humiliated.

Getting in a fight.
Being a servant.

Never having any fun.

Do you volunteer in your community?

I don't have time for that.

No, I just take care of myself.
I do a little.

I do a lot.

Your royal city has just been attacked, what do you do?

Run like crazy.

Fight to the death.
Whatever I am asked to do.

Pray.

Who would you most like to serve on "Game of Thrones?"

Tyrion Lannister.

Jaimie Lannister.
Sansa Stark.

Jon Snow.

How respectful are you of laws?

I don't pay much attention to them.

I follow them for the most part.
I follow them to the letter.

I am more interested in God's law than man's law.

If offered enough money, would you poison the king?

I wouldn't dare to do that.

Sure, I would.
No, he is good to me.

No, that is wrong.

If there was a plague in your kingdom, what would you do?

Well, leave obviously.

Kill anyone that had it before the rest of us got it.
I would stay to be loyal to my king.

I would stay to help the sick.

Which actor do you like best?

Jim Carrey

Chuck Norris
Colin Firth

Rochard Gere

What type of movie would you go see?

Comedy

Thriller
Political drama

A family movie

If you were in prison, how would you escape?

By tricking the guards.

By fighting my way out.
By befriending the guards.

I wouldn't try to escape.

Is it okay for the king to treat his subjects badly?

As long as he leaves me alone, I am fine with it.

Sure. He is the king after all.
No, but what can you do?

No, it isn't okay at all.

What is the best use of a king's money?

He should use it to have fun.

He should use it to build a great army.
He should use it to pay his staff well.

He should use it for the common good.

What do you do when a beggar asks for money?

Ignore him and cross the street.

Tell him to get lost.
Give him a little money.

Give him as much as I can afford.

Would you choose a high paying job you hated, or a low paying job you loved?

It is a tough choice, but I would take low paying and a job I loved.

It is tough, but I would take high paying and a job I hated.
A high paying job I hated.

A low paying job I loved.

What is the best way for a king to stay in power?

By being loved by all.

By invading other lands and having a strong military defense.
By constantly adapting to his surroundings.

By being good to all.

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