Are You More Cat Than Human?

By: Emily Maggrett
Estimated Completion Time
6 min
Are You More Cat Than Human?
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About This Quiz

Good morning, Cat Man, Cat Lady or nonbinary Cat Person! Are you always hearing that you and your cat look exactly alike? Do you have the uncanny ability to land on your feet, no matter how difficult a situation you find yourself in? Are you surprisingly graceful, unusually lucky or just a little bit aloof? 

If so, you may be more cat than person. To discover the actual truth about you, we've devised this quiz, which will reveal whether your actions, thoughts and emotions are feline, human or a fascinating mix of the two. Through questions about your body language, favorite foods and grooming practices, we're going to find out where on the cat-to-human spectrum you fall. Whether you purr when you're petted or are about as close to being a cat as a Labrador retriever is, our trusty quiz supercomputer will be able to figure it out.

Remember, there are no wrong answers. All you have to do is tell us your honest feelings about salmon, loud noises and milk. Do you dare to confess just how much of a Garfield, Heathcliff or Michelle Pfeiffer character you are? Stop listening to those Jellicle songs and come take this quiz!

How often do you shower?
Once in the morning and after every workout
Every three days or so
Whenever I'm dirty
I'm more of a bath person.
What's your favorite way to sit on a chair?
I leap into it and curl my legs up.
There's more than one way to sit in a chair?
I prefer to sit cross-legged, with my back straight.
I turn the chair backwards and straddle it.
Are you always texting people, or are people always texting you?
People are always texting me.
I try to maintain a one-to-one texting ratio.
It depends. If I like someone, I'll text them a lot.
(Sigh) I'm always texting other people.

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Which of these starlets do you resemble the most?
Audrey Hepburn
Natalie Dormer
Olivia Wilde
Julia Roberts
On a scale of 1 to Regina George, how much of a snob are you?
10. I'm even snobbier than Regina George.
3. I don't see the point in acting pretentious.
5. I'm picky, but I hate snobs.
1. Snobs are jerks!
Liam Hemsworth is taking you out to dinner at a famous seafood restaurant. What do you order?
A plate of salmon, shrimp and fresh sole ... no sides
An ahi tuna steak, scalloped potatoes and a green salad
Vegetarian mushroom pasta
Pepperoni pizza

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You've got unlimited shopping funds. Which designer store are you hitting up first?
Chanel
Tom Ford
Gucci
Is Eddie Bauer a designer brand?
Would you rather binge-watch "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" or "Riverdale"?
"Chilling Adventures of Sabrina"
"Riverdale"
Neither. How about "Mad Men"?
"Lassie," please!
You're at a party. Your crush will be there soon. How do you want them to find you?
I want them to discover me artfully stretched out on a divan, dressed in a toga and eating grapes.
I hope they find me at the center of a big circle of friends, giggling and sharing jokes.
Perhaps they'll find me perching on a railing, watchfully surveying the street below.
I wouldn't wait for my crush to find me; I'd go find them myself!

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The best Catwoman performance ever was the one by ... ?
Michelle Pfeiffer
Anne Hathaway
Eartha Kitt
Halle Berry
Which of these cat-related quotes do you relate to the most?
“I have lived with several Zen masters — all of them cats.”
"The cat is the only animal without visible means of support who still manages to find a living in the city."
“If animals could speak, the dog would be a blundering outspoken fellow; but the cat would have the rare grace of never saying a word too much.”
"You know how it is with cats: They don’t really have owners, they have staff."
At school, a rival decides to insult you. How do you react?
I hiss and say something devastating.
I try to come up with a witty comeback but say something dumb instead.
I laugh in their face!
I flinch and walk away. I can't stand conflict.

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Which of these cat-related songs is your "pre-funk" jam?
"All Cats Are Grey" by The Cure
"The Lion Sleeps Tonight" by The Tokens
"What's New Pussycat?" by Tom Jones
"China Cat Sunflower" by the Grateful Dead
Your manager tells you that you need to up your game. What do you do?
Start hunting for a job where they'll give me the respect I deserve
Ask them how I could most meaningfully improve my work performance, then follow their advice
Take on a difficult project and make sure to excel at it
Cry, then act extra-friendly for about a month
What's cuter: a Maine Coon kitten or a Pomeranian puppy?
A Persian kitten, actually!
That's an impossible decision.
The Maine Coon kitten
The Pomeranian, of course!

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Tonight you've got an incredibly important date. How long does it take you to get ready?
Three hours. I want to look GOOD.
An hour or so. I'll probably just wear my favorite outfit.
90 minutes. I want to look polished but casual.
20 minutes? I'm not really a hardcore grooming and fashion person.
Which of these drinks would you prefer, and how do you want to consume it?
I want to sip milk from a teacup.
I'd like a big glass of wine in a wine glass, please.
I'll take a beer in the bottle.
A mug of root beer sounds great to me!
If your closest friends had to describe you with a single word, what would it be?
"Cool"
"Thoughtful"
"Poised"
"Sweet"

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Garfield or Heathcliff?
Grumpy Cat. He's the best!
Garfield. He's hilarious.
Heathcliff. He's a cat's cat.
Hello Kitty is my fave.
Look around at your room. How clean is it?
Everything is in its place.
There are clothes piles everywhere.
My laundry basket is looking pretty full, but it's fine otherwise.
My bedroom looks like a tornado hit it!
What's the longest amount of time that you've just chilled out inside?
If I'm being honest ... days. It's days.
I have to get some fresh air at least once daily.
I like being out and about, but have been known to hole up in my apartment when depressed.
In any kind of weather, I love the great outdoors!

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Which human behavior is your greatest pet peeve?
People who are too touchy-feely
People who send long emails
People who tailgate
People who don't talk enough
If you could wave a magic wand and cause everyone in the world to act differently toward you, how would you change their behavior?
I'd compel them to give me the respect I deserve!
I'd wish that people were kinder in general.
I'd cause them to give me more emotional space.
I'd make humanity much more cuddly.
Have people told you that you're kind of complicated?
Yep. But in my opinion, everyone's complicated.
No. I want to seem cool and complicated, but I'm just not.
Once people get to know me, they say my personality has some interesting sides.
No, never!

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In your opinion, what's the greatest musical of all time?
"Cats"
"Chicago"
"Cabaret"
"The Producers"
Do you think you'd have the strength to disappear, move to a new country and start a new life?
Yes. I might even savor the challenge.
No. I'd miss my friends and family too much.
I think I'd get through it, but I'd be sad to leave my loved ones behind.
I could never do that!
How would you describe your perfect Sunday?
I want to curl up on the sofa in the sun, with a fascinating book.
Brunch followed by a walk in the park would suit me.
How about a lazy morning napping in bed, followed by a barbecue?
I'd love to go sailing, then shopping.

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Are you a day person or a night person?
The night was made for me.
I used to be a night person, but I do my best work in the morning.
I'm fine with either.
I'm a big morning person. I love getting up at 6 a.m.!
Could you make it in the CIA?
How do you know I'm not already in the CIA?
Nah. My face gives everything I'm feeling away.
I might be able to do it. But would I want to? I don't know ...
Lol! The CIA would NOT be interested in the likes of me.
If you were actually a cat, who would your ideal owner be?
A European writer who fed me fresh shrimp all the time
Someone funny but nice, like Tina Fey
Anyone with an independent streak who likes animals
I'd love to be the pet of a cute little kid.

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