Welcome to The Read Well Podcast’s Reader Personality Test! Are you curious about what kind of reader you are? This simple test is designed to uncover your unique reading style, helping you understand your preferences and habits. By answering a few simple questions, you’ll discover reading personality!
Instructions for Taking the Reader Personality Test
- Find a Comfortable Spot: Sit at your computer or use your phone where you can focus.
- Read Each Question: Carefully read each question and the answer options.
- Choose Honestly: Select the answer that best matches your true reading habits.
- Tally Your Answers:
- Keep a tally of your answers for each letter (A, B, C, D, E, F) as you go.
- For example, if you answer (c) on question #1, then C gets 1 point.
- You can use a notepad or a simple tally sheet.
- Calculate Your Result:
- After answering all questions, count the total for each letter.
- The letter with the highest count determines your reader type.
Questions:
(1) – When you choose a book, what do you look for most?
- A) Deep philosophical questions
- B) Historical context and accuracy
- C) New experiences and adventures
- D) Scientific theories and explanations
- E) Beautiful language and artistic expression
- F) Engaging plots and characters
(2) – How do you take notes while reading?
- A) Jot down profound quotes and ideas
- B) Document timelines and events
- C) Map out journeys and discoveries
- D) Highlight facts and data
- E) Note down poetic phrases and imagery
- F) Summarize character development and plot points
(3) – What kind of discussions do you prefer about books?
- A) Debating ethical dilemmas and philosophies
- B) Analyzing historical events and figures
- C) Sharing travel stories and exploration insights
- D) Discussing scientific advancements and discoveries
- E) Interpreting metaphors and artistic styles
- F) Predicting plot twists and character arcs
(4) – Which setting do you prefer in a book?
- A) Abstract or hypothetical worlds
- B) Real historical periods
- C) Exotic or unknown places
- D) Laboratories or scientific institutions
- E) Unique and imaginative worlds
- F) Everyday life with relatable characters
(5) – What kind of book endings do you prefer?
- A) Open to interpretation
- B) Historically accurate conclusions
- C) Unresolved mysteries or new adventures
- D) Scientifically plausible outcomes
- E) Artistic and symbolic endings
- F) Satisfying and well-rounded closures
(6) – Which statement best describes your reading style?
- A) I ponder over every sentence and its meaning
- B) I fact-check and cross-reference details
- C) I imagine myself in the settings described
- D) I analyze the logic and evidence presented
- E) I visualize the scenes vividly
- F) I get emotionally invested in characters
(7) – How do you feel about re-reading books?
- A) I often revisit books to find new meanings
- B) I re-read to understand historical nuances
- C) I enjoy discovering new details in familiar places
- D) I re-read to reinforce scientific concepts
- E) I appreciate the artistry more with each read
- F) I love re-living my favorite stories
(8) – What is your favorite book format?
- A) Books with thought-provoking essays
- B) Detailed biographies or historical accounts
- C) Travelogues or adventure novels
- D) Scientific journals or textbooks
- E) Poetry or beautifully illustrated books
- F) Novels with intricate plots
(9) – What do you do when you encounter a challenging passage?
- A) Reflect on its deeper meaning
- B) Research the historical context
- C) Explore alternative interpretations
- D) Look for logical explanations
- E) Appreciate the complexity of the writing
- F) Consider how it affects the story
(10) – What is your approach to book recommendations?
- A) Recommend books that provoke deep thought
- B) Suggest historically informative books
- C) Share books with exciting adventures
- D) Propose scientifically accurate books
- E) Recommend books with beautiful prose
- F) Suggest engaging and well-told stories
(11) – Which author do you admire most?
- A) Philosophers like Nietzsche or Kant
- B) Historians like David McCullough
- C) Explorers like Jules Verne
- D) Scientists like Carl Sagan
- E) Artists like Virginia Woolf
- F) Storytellers like J.K. Rowling
(12) – How do you feel about book clubs?
- A) Great for deep philosophical debates
- B) Excellent for historical discussions
- C) Perfect for sharing travel and adventure experiences
- D) Ideal for scientific exploration
- E) Fantastic for appreciating artistic styles
- F) Wonderful for discussing storylines and characters
(13) – What do you enjoy most about reading?
- A) The intellectual challenge
- B) Learning about the past
- C) Experiencing new places
- D) Understanding scientific concepts
- E) Appreciating the beauty of language
- F) Getting lost in a story
(14) – Which genre do you read most often?
- A) Philosophy
- B) History
- C) Adventure
- D) Science
- E) Literary fiction
- F) Fiction
(15) – What motivates you to finish a book?
- A) The desire to uncover deeper truths
- B) Completing a historical narrative
- C) Reaching the end of an adventure
- D) Understanding the scientific conclusions
- E) Appreciating the full artistic work
- F) Knowing how the story ends
(16) – How do you choose your next book?
- A) Recommendations from philosophical thinkers
- B) Historical significance
- C) New adventures and experiences
- D) Scientific relevance
- E) Artistic merit
- F) Compelling storylines
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Scoring Logic:
- Each question has six options corresponding to the six reader types.
- Assign 1 point for each answer. For example, if you answered (C) question #1, then C gets one point.
- Tally the points for each letter. You should have a total count of all A, B, C, D, E, and F responses.
- The reader type with the highest score determines the personality.
Example Calculation:
- If you selected mostly “A” answers, you are predominantly “The Philosopher.”
- If you have a mix but mostly “C,” you learn towards “The Explorer.”
Descriptions of Reader Types:
- (A Dominant)The Philosopher: You seek deep meaning in everything you read. Your bookshelf is filled with thought-provoking works that challenge your mind and beliefs.
- (B Dominant) The Historian: You are fascinated by the past and love books that provide detailed insights into historical events and figures. Accuracy and context are key for you.
- (C Dominant) The Explorer: You crave new experiences and adventures. Your ideal books transport you to exotic locations and unknown worlds, fueling your curiosity.
- (D Dominant) The Scientist: You approach reading with a logical mind, preferring books that explain how things work. You enjoy scientific texts and books that provide factual information.
- (E Dominant) The Artist: You appreciate the beauty of language and artistic expression. Your favorite books are those with rich, descriptive prose and imaginative storytelling.
- (F Dominant) The Storyteller: You live for compelling narratives and well-developed characters. A good story is what keeps you turning the pages, and you enjoy discussing plot twists and character arcs.
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-Eddy
At this time in our country’s struggle to live up to its’ founding documents, it is important for my sanity to understand the historical basis for the prominent
“conservative” viewpoint. Currently my favorite author is Heather Cox Richardson.
It seems that I am a fairly balanced hybrid between The Storyteller and The Historian. I prefer nonfiction, historical fiction with extensive character development, autobiographies and especially memoirs. I read to learn about other cultures; to understand (and sometimes identify with) struggles that people have had and overcome. Reading is an escape for me. I visualize when I am reading. Any philosophical context that I enjoy comes from the #1bestseller “book” of all time. Thanks Eddy for the fun reading-type survey.