How Much of a Country Girl Are You Really?

By: Zoe Samuel
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
How Much of a Country Girl Are You Really?
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About This Quiz

Country living isn't for everyone, but for those who love it, it's the only way to be - and when we say "country," we don't mean the suburbs. We mean the boondocks, where the nearest city over a few hundred thousand people is beyond commuting distance. We're talking flyover country: wilderness, parkland, and farms, all peppered with small towns (the ones that are really just villages with a slightly more aspirational name). Country living is about knowing your neighbors because if either of you needs help, they're the only ones who you can count on. It's about not putting on airs and graces or signing up for the rat race. It's about fresh air, fields of gold, and forests that reach the horizons.

Country girls know how to take care of themselves: they can change a tire, shoot a gun, and irrigate a field. They might never have a lot of money, but they don't care because that's not what country life is about. It's about inner-tubing on the river, gazing on constellations and knowing all their names, and sharing a frosty one at the local pub or bar at the end of a hard day's work. It's not needing to check your phone every five minutes because you know the world will keep turning whether you do or not - and you probably don't have reception half the time anyway. It's about growing your own fruit and veg, knowing that your dog is your bestie, and knowing that the only thing which might disturb your sleep is a rooster (or maybe a cicada). This quiz will figure out whether all this is truly you, or whether the bright lights over the horizon are secretly calling to you!

What sort of dog do you have?
Three Labradors
A Lab and a Jack Russell
An Australian shepherd
A pug

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Have you ever milked a cow?
Yes, daily
Yes, once
No, but I've been to a dairy.
No, ew.

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Do you know what veganism is?
Yes, it's dumb.
Yes, it's too much work.
Yes, it's not necessary.
I am a vegan.

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Do you fear the dark?
No
A little
Kinda yeah
Yes, totally

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Can you find the North Star?
Of course
I think so.
I have a little card in my pocket to help me.
What? Who can do that? That's a thing people can do?

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How many times a day do you look at your phone?
5
10
25
50+

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Do you love having a "usual" at your local pub or bar?
Of course
Yes, though I do like to surprise myself once in a while.
That sounds nice, I never had that.
Sounds creepy

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Do you know your neighbors?
Of course, all seven of them.
Yes, all 100 of them.
I know some.
I hate and fear them, for they are strangers to me.

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Is money the root of all evil?
Yes
Probably
I have that on a cushion but it's not true.
No

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Do you like feeling a strong sense of place?
I need it.
I love it.
I like it.
That makes me feel trapped.

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When are blackberries in season?
Late summer
August
Summer
All year

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What is "sticky willy"?
It's a plant that sticks to you.
It's a plant discovered by a man named William, who was a creep.
It's a soup.
It sounds like something very naughty.

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Should horses eat cow parsley?
No, it's bad for them.
No, it's for cows.
No, it is poisonous.
Sure, if they want.

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Some mud gets on your coat. What do you?
Why would I do anything?
Brush it off later.
Take the coat to the cleaner.
Make a huge fuss about it then write the coat off.

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How many pairs of outdoor boots do you own?
Six pairs of walking boots and wellingtons, and one pair of fishing waders
Four pairs of walking boots and wellingtons
One pair of snow boots
I have these waterproof high heeled boots that are so cool.

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Your hair is dirty and it is 2 p.m. What do you do?
Wash it on the day I was gonna wash it, until then just tie it up.
Wash it that night.
Go shower when I can.
Go into the nearest salon immediately.

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How often do you go to the theater?
Annually
A few times a year
Monthly
Weekly

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How many books are in your home?
5,000, in case the internet goes out.
1,500
1,000
300, that's all I can fit.

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Have you ever collected your own eggs?
Yes, daily
Yes, I have a couple chickens.
Yes, once
No, that sounds scary.

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Have you ever caught your own dinner?
Yes, weekly
Yes, annually on my fishing trip.
Once, it was scary.
No, that is barbaric.

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What sort of gun is best to have in the house?
A hunting rifle, a shotgun, and a handgun for burglars (since you need a small gun in a small space)
A shotgun for hunting
A handgun for defense
No gun: guns are bad.

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If you had to call 911, how long would it take for help to arrive?
Over an hour
Over 30 minutes
Over 15 minutes
Probably 5 minutes unless it was rush hour, then like two hours.

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Do you sort of think the invention of the car was a mistake?
Probably
Yeah, I mean, I get it, but they're so loud.
Once in a while
No, I love cars.

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Have you ever been in a barn that was actually in use as a barn?
Yes, I have such a barn.
Yes, I have built an igloo from the hay bales.
No, only for weddings and dances.
I visited a friend who lives in a converted barn, does that count?

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Your cat brings you a gift. It is an indiscriminate lump of something. What would you assume it was?
A rabbit
A rat
A mouse
A hairball

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Can you ride a horse?
Of course, and drive one
Yes
A little
I fear horses.

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When are chestnuts in season?
Late fall and early winter
Fall
Spring
All year

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How do you feel about rainy weather?
It is necessary.
It is annoying.
It is unpleasant.
It is the worst thing and should never happen.

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How do you stay warm at night?
Hot water bottle
Fireplace
Turn up the heating
How would a person be cold at night? Are they outside?

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If you suddenly won tickets to travel but had to leave at once, what would be the first step?
Organize someone to milk the cows
Organize a dog-sitter
Check my travel documents are up to date
Go to the airport

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