Which Region of the United States Is Meant for You?

By: Teresa M.
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Which Region of the United States Is Meant for You?
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About This Quiz

The United States often feels like 50 countries rolled into one. While individual states and even counties or cities certainly have their own specific cultural traditions and characteristics, the country as a whole often acts like several nations, each made up of a few states. Indeed, an interesting study a few years ago showed that if you track dollar bills as they pass from hand to hand, you'll see that there are certain trade "zones" within the U.S. where the same bills go round and round. They are far less likely to cross from one area to the other, looking more like currents in the ocean than parts of the same country. Similarly, a map of how people use certain vocabulary - from what they call a fizzy carbonated beverage (soda, pop, etc.) to where they mean when they say "the City" (New York, Chicago, Seattle, etc.) - shows regional clustering that transcends state lines but doesn't cover the whole country.

That means we end up with distinct regions, from the Deep South with its conservative attitudes and devout religious faith, to the simultaneously more capitalistic and progressive Northeast, to the highly individualistic culture of the former Frontier States. They each suit different personalities - so tell us about you and we'll see where you belong!

What kind of scenery do you like most?
Forests.
Rivers.
Rock formations.
Coastlines.

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What football team do you like most?
Seattle Seahawks.
Atlanta Falcons.
Dallas Cowboys.
New England Patriots.

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Which U.S. city do you find most interesting?
Portland.
Atlanta.
Tucson.
Boston.

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What do you call soda?
Garbage.
It's all Coke.
Pop.
Soda.

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Which food do you like most?
Sushi.
Ribs.
Steak.
Lobster.

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What do you like the most about where you live now?
The scenery is amazing.
My commute isn't very long.
I like where my house is located.
I like my neighbors.

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Which U.S. President have you liked most?
Barack Obama.
Bill Clinton.
George Bush.
John F. Kennedy.

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Which state would you consider building a vacation home in?
Oregon.
South Carolina.
Arizona.
Maine.

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Which cuisine do you prefer?
Japanese.
American.
Mexican.
Chinese.

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Would you like to live in the Southeastern United States?
No, it's too hot.
Yes! I love the south.
No, the southeast doesn't sound appealing.
No, the pace is too slow.

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What kind of films do you watch most often?
Mystery.
Action/Adventure.
Documentary.
Foreign.

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Which U.S. state would you least like to visit?
Ohio.
Utah.
Rhode Island.
Florida.

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What is most important to you in life?
Self Discovery.
Family.
Diversity.
Success.

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Which U.S. accent do you like most?
Midwestern.
Southern.
Texan.
New York.

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What outdoor activity do you like most?
Camping.
Swimming.
Attending festivals.
Boating.

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Which actor do you think is most talented?
Jared Leto.
Morgan Freeman.
Bruce Willis.
Donnie Wahlberg.

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Which band do you like most?
Nirvana.
Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Everclear.
The Pixies.

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Which U.S. site would you most like to visit?
Seattle Space Needle.
Disney World.
The Grand Canyon.
Statue of Liberty.

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Do you live life in the fast lane?
No, I work on my own time.
I drive fast, but I live slow.
I am laid back most of the time.
I believe in living all the way out loud.

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Which occupation would you be willing to try?
Lumberjack.
Golf Instructor.
Chef.
Fashion Designer.

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Which food sounds the grossest to you?
Tuna salad.
Grits.
Cracklins.
Oysters.

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Are you considering a move?
Yes, I have been thinking about relocating.
It has crossed my mind.
Yes, I don't feel at home here.
No, I'm just wondering where I would best fit in.

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What do you like to drink in the mornings?
Bubble Tea.
Water.
Tea.
Coffee.

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Which film would you like to watch again?
"Sleepless in Seattle."
"Cold Mountain."
"Brokeback Mountain."
"Wolf of Wall Street."

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Are you happy where you currently live?
I do like it here.
I could be happier.
I'm bored with it.
I need a new adventure.

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How would you describe your fashion sense?
Casual.
Preppy.
Cultured.
Professional.

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Which word would your best friend use to describe your personality?
Chill.
Polite.
Curious.
Ambitious.

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Which sitcom does your life feel most like?
"Northern Exposure."
"Mama's Family."
"King of the Hill."
"Friends."

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How do you commute to work?
I ride my bike.
I drive my truck.
I take a bus.
I take a train.

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Where are you most likely to go on a night out?
I would go see a concert.
I would go to the races.
I would go dancing.
I would go to a block party.

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