Which Outlander Character Are You?

By: Zoe Samuel
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which Outlander Character Are You?
Image: Starz

About This Quiz

The hit series "Outlander" has already enjoyed four incredible seasons on Starz, bringing to life Diana Gabaldon's historical time travel romance. As showrunner Ron Moore noted, the books represented a particularly difficult challenge when it came to adapting them for TV. They take place in multiple periods and cultures in the past, from postwar Britain to the time of the clans in the Scottish Highlands, from pre-Revolutionary France to colonial America. They were written in the 1980s, meaning that they can seem somewhat out of date, and elements around race, feminism and colonialism had to be updated for the modern screen.

Still, the producers pulled it off, and the result is a beautiful show that features believable characters who remain relatable in spite of their thoroughly improbable situation. Indeed, it's these characters who make time really fly. Even as Claire struggles to survive in 18-century Scotland, she acquires not just a husband in the form of the studly Jamie, but also true friends and eventually a bold and beautiful daughter - and we all root for them all to survive and even thrive!

At heart, "Outlander" is all about how there are many kinds of strength and courage, from fighting for a cause to holding fast to the truth even when you know people think you're crazy, from running away when you must to risking it all for love when you can. That means no matter who you are, "Outlander" contains a character who embodies the sort of hero you have inside you. Which of them are you? Let's find out!

How squeamish are you when it comes to gory things?
Not at all
About average
Fairly
A little

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If you found out that time travel was real, could you keep that a secret?
Just about
Only for a short time
Absolutely
Nope

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Could you survive being in the wrong marriage for years?
If I must, I can.
I could never!
Yes
Probably not

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Can you have power of life and death over another person without misusing it?
I think so.
I hope so.
Yes
I doubt it.

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Would you call yourself a feminist?
No, even though according to the definition, I am.
Of course!
No, though others actually might.
I don't know enough about it to say.

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What do you do when you see an injustice?
Rage
Strategize
Put a word in the right ear
Start a fight!

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"Outlander" characters have to deal with the prospect of witches. What's your take on witchcraft?
It's nonsense.
It's neither here nor there.
I don't worry too much about it.
I am very scared of it.

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Do you think time travel will be proven possible in our lifetimes?
Of course
I didn't, but now I do.
I doubt it.
I don't think so.

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Who would you say are history's number one villains?
Nazis
Toss-up between Nazis and communists
Savages of all types
The English

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What's your favorite way to travel?
Car
Plane
Ship
Horse

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When you're in the wilderness, do you know which plants are poisonous?
Of course
Nope
I have some idea.
Only in Scotland

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Could you ride a particularly feisty horse?
I could hang on!
No! I'd fall off!
Yes. I'd train it though.
Yes, and it would rue the day it messed with me!

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One of your traveling companions is injured! Can you help patch them up?
I can do more than that!
Just about
Not really
Yes but my work might kill you later.

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You're going to a fancy ball. How do you feel about your etiquette?
Decent
Terrible
Perfect
Average

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Could you swim from a ship to the shore?
If I had a floatation aid
No, thanks!
Maybe!
Yes. That's easy!

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What sort of climate do you like to live in?
Varied and warm
Snowy and cold in winter; hot in summer
Cool and temperate
Cold and rainy

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Would you move halfway round the world for the right person?
I'd do more than that!
Maybe
No; they would have to move to be with me.
Probably

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The families in "Outlander" are complex. How close are you with yours?
Yes, very
Mostly, yes
Nope
Some of them

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Have you ever been in love?
Yes, transformatively so.
Yes. It's been rocky.
Yes, but it was never requited.
Sadly, no

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What is the most terrible sacrifice you've made for love?
I gave up one love for another.
Actually, I sacrificed love for my principles.
Happiness
I've nearly gotten killed many times!

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In what outfit do you feel like a totally badass boss?
A gown
A gorgeous dress
Military uniform
Clan kilt

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In 18th century Scotland, superstition ruled. How could you deal with that?
I really couldn't.
I haven't even tried.
I'd just ignore it.
I'm very superstitious myself, so I'd fight right in.

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Do you dream of conquering the world?
I used to think about such things, but then I grew up!
No, I just want to conquer my own life!
I feel obliged to do so, even though I'm not really into it.
No. Conquering people is bad!

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There are plenty of aristocrats in the "Outlander" world. How much would you like to have a title?
I really wouldn't mind either way.
I think titles are silly!
I think it would be awesome.
It depends which king gave it to me. Some are better than others!

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When all is lost and you can't see a way out of the darkness, how do you react?
I storm and shout, then I plan.
I run away.
I keep quiet and just bottle it up.
I start a fight.

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How much do you care what others think of you?
Just enough
Not enough
A great deal
Too much

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Do you worry that your mother is disappointed in you?
Nope!
Once in a while, even though she isn't.
I know she would be if she knew me better.
Yes, because she is.

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What one technology would you never give up unless you absolutely had to?
Penicillin
Birth control
Electricity
Phone

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How well does your accent typically fit in with your surroundings?
It makes people suspect me.
It makes people struggle to place me.
It gains respect.
It's usually fine.

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Which country's citizenship do you think is the best one to have?
I don't mind!
USA
United Kingdom
Just Scotland, if possible!

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