What Would Your “His Dark Materials” Daemon Be?
By: Ian Fortey
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
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About This Quiz
One of the coolest parts of HBO's "His Dark Materials" is being able to see all of those daemons come to life on screen — they're animal representations of each character's soul, companions that can speak and give advice to their human partners. It's a very cool and unique idea. The best part, though, is just seeing each new creature as more characters come into play. How did Asriel get a terrifying, yet cool and sleek snow leopard, while his wife, Mrs.Coulter, ended up with that super creepy and mischievous monkey? What form will Lyra's Pantalaimon take when he finally settles? And why the heck do some men have female daemons, and some women have ones that are male?
Hopefully, the show will answer those questions in the long run if the books didn't already, but that's a concern for another time. What the show — nor the books they're based on — can't answer is: What daemon would you have if you lived in that world? If your soul was outside of your body as a beastly little friend running along at your side, would it be a pine marten? A hawk? A hamster? A scorpion? Grab your alethiometer and take the quiz to find out!
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What type of pet do you have right now?
Something small, like a hamster or fish
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Do you ever talk to yourself?
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Do you like having time alone, or would you rather be with others?
I'd rather be with a friend.
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If someone wanted to whisk you away to a strange and exotic land, what would you do?
My bags are already packed!
Can my friends and family come?
I'd ask if I could help plan the trip.
I'd be nervous to visit somewhere new.
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Do you ever have nightmares?
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Which of these is your favorite fantasy author?
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Are you able to make the best of a bad situation?
I'll take off if I can't.
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Do you believe in soulmates?
I want to believe in them.
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Are you a glass half-empty person or a glass half-full person?
I'm a person who wants two glasses.
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How do you handle conflict?
Who has time for conflict?
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Can you take the lead, or would you rather follow?
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Is it easy for you to tell a lie?
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How are you when it comes to giving life advice to others?
I can offer some advice if I'm asked.
I can share my thoughts, I guess.
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Do you need someone to help you make decisions?
I like to discuss my decisions with others.
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Can you recognize your flaws?
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Do you like to live dangerously?
As long as I know what I'm getting into
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Are you afraid of any animals?
Anything wild and bitey, I guess
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Do you want to be the center of attention, or would you rather fly under the radar?
I'm always the center of attention.
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Do you work well in groups?
Sometimes yes and sometimes no
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Do you believe in spirit animals?
I have no opinion on it, really.
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On a nice summer day, do you ever go for a walk just for the fun of it?
I never have, but I could do that.
It doesn't t have to be a summer day.
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If you buy a few things at the store but the clerk gives you too much change, would you tell them?
if it was just a little, I wouldn't worry about it
Depends on how much change it is
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Would you rather play a board game with friends in person or a video game with friends online?
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How good are you at controlling your temper?
I like to think I'm always in control.
I get a little ragey sometimes.
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Are you more likely to listen to the little devil or the angel on your shoulder?
I'll get input from both.
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Do you believe there are things that science can't explain?
Things it can't explain yet, maybe
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Are you into astrology?
I'll check my horoscope once in a while, I guess.
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Would you rather cook a meal for someone you care about or take them to a restaurant?
It depends on the person.
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Would you risk your own safety to help out a friend?
Well, I'd have to consider everything.
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Are you a beastly type of person?
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