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About This Quiz
We all have that surge of adrenaline when we hear about an amazing adventure. It's time to stop your armchair adventures and find one that works for you. What kind of adventure do you crave? Take this quiz and find out.
Are you afraid of heights?
I got chills reading the question.
Nah.
Terrified.
A little, but I can deal with heights.
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Are you comfortable alone?
Absolutely.
I can hardly go to the bathroom alone.
At least I'd be hanging with someone cool.
Only for a short time.
Have you ever broken a bone?
I cracked a toe on the dining room table.
Oh jeez. How long do you have?
Nope.
Maybe. I never went to the doctor.
What is the scariest thing about water?
Umm, water.
That's where sharks are.
It's vastness.
When it's gone.
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What is your favorite adventure book?
"Walden" by Henry David Thoreau.
"Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer.
"Old Man and the Sea" by Ernest Hemingway.
"King Solomon's Mines" by H. Rider Haggard.
Do you prefer a solo or team adventure?
I like to be on my own.
I need team support.
I prefer to be alone, but sometimes its fun to share the pain.
I like to work alone, but I don't mind if competition surrounds me.
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Can you build a fire without matches or a lighter?
It took awhile, but I can.
No, that's why I have friends.
Nope.
I don't need a fire.
Have you ever hunted?
I know how to make a trap.
Yes, since I was a kid.
Does fishing count?
Ick. No!
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Can you fashion a fishing device with a knife and natural surroundings?
I learned when I was a scout as a kid.
I can figure it out.
Yep.
Fish is gross.
Do you work out?
I go for a lot of long walks.
All the time. Cardio, abs, bulking up.
Not much, but I am naturally strong.
I run a lot.
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How is your endurance?
I can jog to the mailbox.
I can hold my own.
Probably not where it should be.
I can run for miles.
What is the greatest adventure you've been on?
I used to camp a lot as a kid.
I go on a lot of business trips overseas.
A cruise to the Caribbean.
I went to Mount Rushmore once.
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What is your favorite food that you would take on your adventure?
Beef jerky.
Granola.
Canned veggies.
Protein bars.
Have you ever been seasick?
I've never been on the sea.
A little.
Never.
Is that the same thing as motion sickness? Then, yeah.
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What are your qualifications to go on an adventure?
I've read about a lot of adventures.
I watch National Geographic channel.
I've gone on a ton of cruises.
I don't know that I have any.
How would you plan for your adventure?
Plan? I'd just go.
Months of research, building a team, saving money, and building an itinerary.
I would have to get some equipment, build a crew, and get a few maps.
I'll workout, but that's about it.
How well do you know geography?
Is that like a math class?
I know my countries.
I can read the stars as a compass.
Okay, I guess.
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Do you want to travel to another country?
No. I prefer something local.
Yep, get me out of here.
I prefer to not be near any country.
Not another country, but maybe another state.
How far away would you like to travel for an adventure?
10-20 miles.
At least across country.
As far as I have to go.
A couple hundred miles.
How long would you like your adventure to last?
At least a month.
1-2 months.
Over a year.
A couple days.
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How do people react when you tell them you want to go on an adventure?
They smile and say, "This again?"
They say, "You know it's harder than in the movies, right?"
They say, "It's about time."
They don't react.
What movie best represents you on an adventure?
"Into the Wild."
"Vertical Limit."
"The Perfect Storm."
"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty."
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