Which Beast Is Your Guardian?

By: Teresa McGlothlin
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Which Beast Is Your Guardian?
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About This Quiz

While you might not be able to get away with howling and growling your way through your work day, rest assured that there's a beast deep inside you, guarding your every move. Many people like to think of them as spirit animals, but we think that the idea of guardian beasts is much more powerful. Once you've finished this quiz, we will let you know which magnificent beast looks out for you! 

Whether you wake up in the morning like a grumpy bear or you are off and running like a racehorse, each and every answer you give us will help to connect you with your guardian beast. From the way you conduct yourself to the animals you admire or fear the most, every question will provide a little clue about the beast guarding the entry to your soul. 

As you claw your way through our questions, try to go with your animal instincts. You might be a wise old owl, but we are looking for that fearsome beast that makes sure you are safe from harm. We're looking for the beast that acts as a sort of gargoyle to your life's blood. After you've completed your answers, we'll let you know which animal gets you through your days! 

Are you easily angered?
I have a quick temper.
It depends on the issues.
I'm slow to anger.
I'm hard to anger.
Do you take a lot of naps?
I nap when I can.
I nap on the weekends.
I never take naps.
I nap nearly every day.
Do you prefer dogs or cats?
I prefer dogs.
I like cats more.
I prefer horses.
I like them both.

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Which critter do you fear the most?
Cockroach
Tick
Mouse
Scorpion
Which apex predator is most fascinating?
Great white shark
Polar bear
Saltwater crocodile
Bengal tiger
Which outdoor activity do you prefer?
Camping
Fishing
Hunting
Sunbathing

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If you encountered a rattlesnake, what would you do?
I would need a diaper.
I would run.
I would freeze.
I would shoo it away.
Which farm animal is most amusing?
Cow
Pig
Llama
Chicken
Which animal are you most like in the morning?
Rooster
Sloth
Bear
Roadrunner

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Have you ever been in a fist fight?
I've been in a couple.
I've come close.
I'm a lover, not a fighter.
I've been in a verbal fight.
Which word would your friends use to describe you?
Wild
Stoic
Confident
Sly
What kind of seafood would you have for dinner?
I would like lobster.
I want some salmon.
I don't eat seafood.
I'll have tuna.

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What would be your circus job?
I would be a clown.
I would be an animal trainer.
I would be the ringmaster.
I would be a trapeze artist.
Which part of the zoo do you like most?
I don't like the zoo.
I like the penguin enclosure the most.
I like the snake house.
I like the big cat enclosure most.
Which marine creature is the cutest?
Manatee
Starfish
Dolphin
Otter

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If you were a bird, which one would you like to be?
Parrot
Vulture
Eagle
Sparrow
Are you more dominant or more passive?
I'm more dominant.
It depends on the situation.
I can go either way.
I'm a little more passive.
Which of your senses is the strongest?
Smell
Sight
Taste
Hearing

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Which animal would you like to have a conversation with?
I think talking to a wolf would be cool.
I would like to talk to a whale.
I would like to talk with a buffalo.
I would like to learn the wisdom of sea turtles.
Could you eat a vegetarian diet?
No, thank you.
If I had to do it, I could.
I am vegetarian.
I like some vegetarian food.
Are you a good swimmer?
I can hold my own.
I'm a great swimmer.
I can swim a little.
I don't like water.

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Could you ever handle a snake?
I have handled a lot of snakes.
I'll pass.
I would try it.
I have touched one.
Which of the big cats is the most interesting?
Lion
Puma
Cheetah
Jaguar
Which kind of eggs do you like most?
I don't eat eggs.
I love duck eggs.
Chicken eggs are the best.
I prefer quail eggs.

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Which meal is your heaviest?
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Brunch
What kind of boots would you wear?
Leather boots
Snakeskin boots
Alligator skin boots
Fur-lined boots
Which animal sound makes you giggle?
Hee-haw
Moo
Quack
Woof

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Would you ever eat a squirrel?
In a survival situation, I would eat a squirrel.
Squirrel is actually pretty good.
I'll pass on eating a squirrel.
I would try it.
Which television show do you like most?
"Animal Kingdom"
"River Monsters"
"The Deadliest Catch"
"Gator Boys"
What would you feed a pet iguana?
Lettuce
Iguana food
Carrots
Broccoli

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