Which famous movie explorer are you?

By: Jody Mabry
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which famous movie explorer are you?
Image: New Line Cinema

About This Quiz

Are you a natural explorer, seeking out new adventures in your everyday life? Or are you flung into adventures without warning - often against your will? Take this quiz to see which of these fictional movie characters you are.
Which of these places would you like to explore?
Middle East
Africa
Arctic
India
Which animal would you take with you, as a companion on your adventure?
A monkey
A snake
A ferret
A large cat
What is your typical vacation like?
A 10-day camping trip to Yosemite.
A backpacking excursion to somewhere I've never been.
A few days off work to catch up on spring cleaning.
A nice resort on a tropical island.

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Who is your partner in crime?
I go solo and meet people along the way.
My spouse or partner.
A best friend.
A lion, tiger and bear... oh my!
A strange, wiggling dish is presented to you in a foreign country. How do you react?
Smile and choke it down to be polite.
Eat it and vomit when no one is looking.
Feverishly shake my head "no" and return it.
Eat it up. I'm starving!
You see someone in trouble. How do you respond?
Weigh the situation and step in only when I need to.
Jump in right away and figure things out as I go.
Quickly move away from the altercation and let people deal with their own issues.
Watch for fun. It's been a long day.

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Which would scare you the most?
A snake den.
Unfriendly natives.
An erupting volcano.
A small boat on a big ocean.
Which action/adventure movie do you fantasize yourself in?
"Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom."
"King Solomon's Mines."
"Walter Mitty."
"Life of Pi."
Which river would you like to navigate?
Danube
Nile
Mississippi
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Which weapon would you carry with you on your adventure?
Whip.
Gun.
I'm not really a weapon person. Maybe my sewing kit?
A small knife.
What would make you drool in excitement?
Religious relics.
Finding a lost city.
One surprise after another.
A stunning location.
Which do you hate the most?
Snakes.
Tropical disease.
Sharks.
Being alone.

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How do you prefer to eat lunch away from home?
I bring my own lunch and head out to a picnic bench.
I meet up with a bunch of friends.
I place an order, pick it up and eat in my office.
I eat alone at a small restaurant.
How quickly are you comfortable with strangers?
I am not a people person, but annoying ones stick around.
I get along well with anyone.
I am a bit awkward and try to avoid people.
People will interact with me before I interact with them.
Who is your favorite historical person?
Alexander the Great
Thomas Jefferson
Albert Einstein
Marco Polo

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How would your friends describe your personality?
Arrogant.
Charming.
Awkward.
Quiet.
How do you prefer to watch movies?
On one of my devices, a few minutes at a time.
At a drive-in.
On the couch, surrounded by popcorn and other snacks.
At a theater.
Which type of adventure would you enjoy?
The search for a lost city.
A treasure-hunting adventure.
An adventure that takes me to my limits in a strange land.
One that confronts me with a moral dilemma.

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Who is your favorite adventure writer?
Robert Louis Stevenson
H. Rider Haggard
Jules Verne
Ernest Hemingway
Which is your treasure of choice?
Mysterious artifacts.
Gold and silver.
A lost city.
Rubies and emeralds.
Which of these would you jump out of or off of?
A rickety old bridge.
A waterfall.
A helicopter.
An airplane.

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When you become nervous, how do you react?
Take action.
Weigh my options and try to get out of the situation.
Turn around and walk away.
Take a deep breath and do what I need to do to solve the problem.
Which instrument would you like to learn?
Piano.
Bongo drums.
Guitar.
Flute.
Which of these would require you to have a new pair of pants?
Falling into a den of poisonous snakes.
Being surrounded by hundreds of angry and warlike cannibals.
Diving in the ocean and seeing a giant shark swimming around me.
Coming face-to-face with a hungry tiger.

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What would prompt you to go on an adventure?
Someone telling me about a mystery they heard of.
Reading a book or watching a movie.
A friend in need.
Being thrown into an adventure unwillingly.
How many languages can you speak?
One.
Two.
Three.
Four or more.
Which heat/spice level do you prefer for your food?
I like a little heat.
I'm a gambler - give me your hottest.
Hmmm, how about a level less than ketchup?
As long as I can taste my food, I am good with heat.

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How far will you go to take a great photo?
I will spend tens of thousands of dollars to find a unique place on the planet.
Into a sketchy part of the city.
My living room.
Around the block.
Which of these foods would gross you out the most?
Bat paste
Soft-boiled fetal duck
Whole sheep's head
Jellied moose neck
What makes a great adventurer?
Someone with a snarky sense of humor when death is imminent.
Someone who doesn't have a place to call home.
Someone who achieves their goals, regardless of the obstacles.
Someone who takes on their fears.

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