What Would Your Job Be in the Elizabethan Era?

By: Steven Miller

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About This Quiz

The Elizabethan Era was a time of great growth. Looking back, it seems like a very fun time to live in, despite there being virtually no technology and definitely no Wi-Fi. But as fun as it seems, people still had to earn money to live back then. Jobs did exist and people were paid for their services, no matter what that service was. And while we can argue whether the payments were fair to some or not, money was a necessary commodity. If you lived back then, just what would you have done for a job?

Would you be a chaplain? Would you be a religious fixture who multi-tasks by doing accounting as well as your spiritual duties? Or would you be a jester? Would you be great at entertaining and making others laugh, or would the queen take your head? Does being a watchman sound like fun to you? Do you have what it takes to stay alert at all hours of the day, even in your sleep? Or are you meant to be a potter? Could you earn money using your hands to mold clay into usable pots, vases, and maybe even sculptures?

So, if you want to find out just what you'd be, answer a few of our questions. It may just unlock something you never knew about yourself!

Would you consider yourself to be a spiritual person?

I'm a very religious person.

I believe in a power beyond me.
Not at all.

I'm definitely in touch with my spiritual side.

How artistic are you?

I am highly artistic in everything I do.

I'm very creative, which I consider to be artistic.
I'm not really artistic at all.

I have an artistic side, but it tends to express itself rather rigidly.

How good are your observational skills?

I notice subtle changes in my environment.

I definitely pay attention to what's going on around me.
I focus more on the big picture, so I miss the details.

I sometimes miss things because I'm so focused on what I'm doing.

Do you have a good sense of humor?

I have to pretend that I'm a lot more serious than I actually am.

I am hilarious.
I tend to be more of a serious type.

When I'm off-duty, I'm pretty funny.

How strong are your writing skills?

I'm pretty good at writing jokes.

I use the best words.
My skills are pretty weak, but I can pull off basic communication pretty well.

I have advanced writing abilities.

Would you rather work primarily with your hands or your mind?

I'd much rather work with my hands.

I'm much better off working with my mind.
I need to be a little physical, but I really excel using my wits.

I'm pretty good at keeping myself from getting bored, but I'm definitely more of a physical worker.

How well do you cope with boredom?

It's so rare for me to have quiet time that I actually enjoy being bored.

I'm a master at keeping myself entertained.
Boredom drives me crazy.

I definitely prefer to stay busy.

Do you like being the center of attention?

Not at all. I want my work to do all the talking for me.

I absolutely love it. I can't get enough.
Not really. I'd much rather be quiet in the background.

I don't seek it out, but I handle it rather well when I am the center of attention.

Are you more of a leader or a follower?

I'm much more comfortable as a follower.

I prefer to be the one who challenges and critiques leaders.
I'm definitely a leader.

I'm pretty independent, but if I had to choose, it would be follower.

How strong are you physically?

I'm pretty weak.

I'm athletic, but not really super-strong.
I'm strong in the parts of my body that I use the most for my work.

I'm a total beast.

How would you feel about using a weapon?

I would if I had to.

I'd love it.
I'd much rather not, but I could if it was life and death.

I would be totally against using a weapon of any kind.

Were you the class clown in school?

I was far too reserved to be something like that.

No, I was actually pretty serious.
Yep, I had them rolling in the aisles.

I was known to crack a few good jokes once in a while.

Are you able to quote the Bible?

Yes, I can quote many different verses.

I might be able to remember a few lines.
Not directly, but I can paraphrase the message very well.

Not at all.

How well would you handle a repetitive task?

I'd love it. I derive a lot of pleasure out of perfecting a task.

It would drive me crazy.
I wouldn't enjoy it, but I'd muddle through.

I'd busy my mind with something else while I was engaged in the repetitive task.

Would you consider yourself to have an intimidating presence?

Totally, people cower in my presence.

Not at all, I'm very charming.
I suppose there are moments where I'm a bit intimidating.

I think people aren't sure what to make of how quiet I am.

Which word best describes your sense of humor?

Corny.

Witty.
Dry.

Raunchy.

How good are you at record-keeping?

Please don't make me do that.

That would not be my strong suit.
I keep basic records, but that's about it.

I'm highly organized and meticulous.

Are you a jack of all trades or a master of one?

I have mastered one craft.

I'm definitely called on to take on a wide range of tasks.
I wear a lot of different hats.

I do one job, but I don't think I'd call myself a master.

What time of the day are you at your best?

Morning.

Night.
Midday.

Afternoon.

Where would you rank your intelligence?

I'm just about average intelligence, I guess.

I am a genius.
I'm probably a little below average when it comes to smarts.

I'm more intelligent than most.

How willing are you to sacrifice your life for the betterment of The Crown?

I would gladly sacrifice myself.

I have no interest in such a sacrifice.
I hope it doesn't come to that, but I probably would.

That sounds like a terrible deal to me.

Which of Shakespeare's plays do you like the most?

"Hamlet".

"Macbeth".
"A Midsummer Night's Dream".

"King Lear".

Which holiday do you like the most?

April Fool's Day.

Christmas.
Halloween.

Easter.

Are you more low-key or do you have a flair for the dramatic?

I'm extremely low-key.

I have my moments of drama, but I'm mostly pretty chill.
I'm all about the drama.

I'm mostly very low-key, but things do tend to get extremely dramatic very quickly in my world.

How appealing is a life of service to those in the lower classes of society to you?

That is totally my calling in life.

I suppose that this matches what I do pretty well.
That sounds absolutely dreadful.

I don't think that's really what I'm called to do.

How would you be at hand-to-hand combat?

I'd probably resort to throwing something heavy.

I would make quite a scene running away from the combat.
I would be excellent at combat.

I would be completely useless.

Would you rather be indoors or outdoors for your work?

I'd much rather be outside.

I'd like a good mix of both.
I'd rather be indoors, but I wouldn't mind getting out and about once in a while.

I would much rather be indoors all the time.

How up to date on current events are you?

I'm totally out of touch with the news.

I'm pretty current, but I sometimes miss the news of the day.
I'm very hip on what's happening.

I usually only catch the major highlights.

Are you single, married, or married with children?

None of the above.

Married.
Married with children.

Single.

What is your physical stamina like?

I have stamina to last all day long.

I can go all day as long as I keep things light.
I usually tire out after a few hours of hard work.

I just keep going and going and going.

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