Quiz

Science World, Nov 13, 2006

1 Your school day is packed with classes and activities, but your favorite part is

(A) composing poetry in English class.

(B) watching the class hamster run on its wheel.

(C) working in the computer lab.

(D) going outside for gym class.

2 It's your birthday, and at the top of your wish list is

(A) a new paint set.

(B) a kitten.

(C) the latest high-tech gadget.

(D) a model-rocket kit.

3 When you're hanging around your house on the weekend, you like to

(A) write in your journal.

(B) play fetch with your dog.

(C) challenge your friends to a round of video games.

(D) take out your telescope and view the moon.

4 You're shopping for a new cell phone. Your must-have feature is

(A) a colorful casing.

(B) a camera to take pictures of animals at the zoo.

(C) games to play on the ride home from school.

(D) good reception so you can use it on long hikes.

5 It's summer vacation and your family is deciding where to go. You vote for a trip to

(A) an art museum.

(B) SeaWorld.

(C) a theme park to check out the latest ride.

(D) the beach.

QUIZ RESULTS

Now that you've completed the quiz, tally your answers to find the science career that best fits you. If you answered mostly

A's, You're ultra-creative.

Drawing and writing are your passions. You find creative ways to express yourself and communicate your ideas. You can do just that and still work in science as a scientific illustrator (see p. 14) or journalist (see p. 20).

B's, You're an animal enthusiast.

Some of your best friends are furry ones. You love playing with your pet and teaching it to do tricks. And you like to watch the birds and squirrels in your backyard. Why not become a wildlife biologist (see p. 10) or a dolphin trainer (see p. 12). Then you could work with animals for a living. If you prefer a lab setting, consider working in a museum to educate people about wildlife (see p. 26).

C's, You're a tech fanatic.

You keep up with all the latest technology--from iPods to computers. And playing video games is one of your favorite pastimes. Guess what? Someone has to design all the newest games (see p. 16).

D's, You love the outdoors.

Your favorite place is the great outdoors. You like to examine the earth beneath your feet and gaze at the sky overhead. Imagine becoming an astronaut (see p. 24), or exploring the ocean's depths (see p. 22). Love to help people too? Consider becoming a wildfire-behavior scientist who helps firefighters wipe out dangerous blazes (see p. 18).