Balancing Act Quiz

Culta. In Spanish this adjective describes a girl who knows the most important things in life. In English we might say she’s adaptable, multi-faceted or well-rounded. Whether you speak one language or ten, you’re more likely to speak the language of success if you know a little about a lot.  

1. If you are what you eat, then your refrigerator might tell a lot about you. Your everyday diet consists of the following:
   1. Colorful fruits and vibrant veggies, a gourmet recipe or two, some family-favorite foods and even some sweet treats.
   2. For breakfast, you eat a typical bagel and cream cheese. For lunch, you eat whatever’s on the cafeteria school menu. And for dinner, you eat whatever your mom serves.
   3. You know what you like and what you don’t like. Your friends think you’re picky, but you just think you’re set in your ways.

2. Your approach to Spanish class can be described as the following:
   1. Español?  Soy muy bueno. You’ll be able to use that on a trip to Spain someday.
   2. Foreign Language isn’t your favorite class. You take it because it’s required.
   3. Translate this:  siesta time.

3. When asked to come up with something to do on a Friday night, you decide to do the following:
   1. A crazy adventure to try something new.
   2. Go to the movie that opens this weekend after hanging out at the mall.
   3. Spend the entire night trying to figure out what to do while playing video games.  

4. When you’re not actually in school you can be found:
   1. At sports practice, rehearsing for the school play, attending student council meetings, volunteering, babysitting and spending time with your friends. 
   2. Studying and hanging out with friends.
   3. Online or sleeping.

5. What’s “hot” in the guys you find attractive?
   1. You like someone who keeps you on your toes. If you could design your dream date he’d be athletic, artsy and a humanitarian who’s on the honor roll.
   2. The most important thing is to be with someone who cares about you and helps you learn about yourself. 
   3. A guy is hot if he likes you for who you are.  

6. When you finish high school, you’ll probably:
   1. Go away to college, meet exciting friends from different places, work for some extra cash, play a sport or join a club.
   2. Attend college, take a few electives and get a job to help pay for school.
   3. You’ll take the required classes for your major and enjoy them because you’ll learn more about what you love!

7. What’s your favorite type of movie?
   1. Independent art-house films.
   2. Classic love stories.
   3. Chick flicks.

8. Your friends are most likely to lovingly poke fun at you because:
   1. Your dreams are many. They include everything from teaching to traveling the world to being the next American Idol.
   2. For you, creative talent is defined by the number of songs on your phone and the number of movies you’ve seen in the last year.  
   3. Your idea of risk-taking is something that’s not too out of the box and won’t embarrass you in front of your new cute crush.

9. You are proudest when:
   1. You know you’ve tried your best to accomplish your far-fetched goals.
   2. You’ve accomplished a very feasible goal.
   3. You’ve lived each day to the fullest.

Scoring:  Give yourself 3 points for A, 2 points for every B and 1 point for every C.

Full Circle (22-27):  You’ve got the whole world in your hands! You approach life with curiosity and courage and aren’t about to let a fear-of-mistakes hold you back from exciting challenges. People who are well-rounded also tend to be confident, reliable, mature and prepare themselves for the future while staying focused on the present. Your many talents and zest for fully living are likely to take you far.

Ovalesque (15-21):  Impressive. You have a knack for identifying the key ingredients of life and its demands. You’re probably a source of support for a wide range of friends:  those who need a pep talk, and those who are already bursting with confidence. Take a lesson from both to continue to develop the amazing person you are, and approach every day with the question, “How can today make me stronger?”

Room for Squares? (9-14): Being a confident young woman is all about experiencing what life has to offer. Find the motivation you need to invest in some new adventures.

Reach beyond your safe boundaries – join a club you wouldn’t normally consider, invite some new friends to a sleepover, approach all of life – even phys-ed class – with curiosity and a fresh attitude. Before long, you might even become the most exciting person you know.