Which Queen Are You?

By: Zoe Samuel
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Which Queen Are You?
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About This Quiz

Step aside, kings! The queens of history have been rarer than their male counterparts, and they've had to fight a lot harder for the same level of recognition for their deeds. But when they do get seen, it's quite clear that queens have been every part the equals of kings, and in many cases, they've outperformed their role. 

When you have to be two steps ahead merely to avoid a knife in your back, and your entire life is defined by people refusing to believe you're capable of anything (except giving birth and then probably not even doing any parenting yourself), then you are bound to learn a few things about excelling so hard that nobody can stop you.

Some queens have been warriors in their own right, like the Celtic leader Boudicca. Others are cultural pioneers who redraw the map of their industry. Some make policy and steer their nation with an iron grip. Still more are constitutional monarchs whose role is to steady and to comfort, to represent and to heal, not to actually govern day to day. 

All of them have provided role models as female leaders who left their indelible stamp on history. Tell us about yourself, and we'll see which one you are!

How popular are you?
Not very
Very, and anyone who says otherwise can die
Extremely
Stratospherically
Do you ever let people down?
Nope
If they deserve it
Not really
Once in a while
Do you mind being the only woman in the room?
I love it.
I can handle it.
That's rare for me.
I hate it.

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Do you flip out if you don't get your way?
A little
Yes
No
Sometimes
How discreet are you?
Not at all
As much as I need to
I am basically Fort Knox.
Not even a tiny little bit
How kind are you?
I'm not.
I am more generous than anything.
Very
Fairly

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What are you wearing?
Armor
Velvet and loads of tiny pearls
Block colors with a diamond brooch
A sexy little number
Who is your ally?
King Xerses
Walsingham
America
My public
Who is your enemy?
Sparta
France and Spain
Germany and Russia
My husband used to be, but now it's probably Taylor Swift.

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What's a good quality in an adviser?
Courage
Loyalty
Wisdom
Coolness
What other queen do you admire?
Boudicca
Eleanor of Acquaintance
Victoria
Oprah
What king is OK by you?
Just Xerxes
They all suck.
They have a good one in Norway.
I will be cool with William when it's his turn in Britain.

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Do you know how to forgive?
What is that?
Yes, but I don't do it.
Yes, and I do try.
Yes, and I am good at it.
Your country is under attack! What do you do?
Fight fight fight!
Send my spies to destroy the leaders of the enemy
Roll up my sleeves and serve
Write an inspiring song
There's a scandal in the palace! What do you do?
Ignore it
Chop off a head
Carry on with dignity while my press people do their job
Talk about it endlessly

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What's a great way to intimidate people?
Hit them with your ship
Be known for killing a lot of people
Be smarter and more dignified than them, and know all the secrets
Displays of wealth
What's a good way to forge an alliance?
Common enemy always helps
Marriage, annoyingly
Shared values
A PR campaign
How important is parenthood to you?
Not a bit
Less than you'd think
Somewhat
Very

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Do you mind if your country changes during your rule?
Yes, I mind.
It will change how I tell it to.
I can handle that.
I hope it does, but it hasn't changed much yet.
What would make you leave your throne?
Death
Nothing
Ill health
If my kids wanted it
How did you become queen?
My husband died
My brother died
My father died
Sheer force of will

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When you pass, who will be most upset?
My allies
My barons
My people
My fans
How do you feel about tradition?
Not strongly
I like some but others annoy me.
I love it.
I hate it.
Do you mind letting people get close to you?
Depends who they are
I have a couple of well-chosen confidants.
I hate that.
I love it.

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Would you risk your life for what you believe in?
Yes, for fun
Yes, I sort of have to.
Once in a while
Probably not
Do you love a controversy?
I don't even notice them.
I don't like them but they do happen.
I hate them.
I enjoy them.
You have to fire a minister. How do you do it?
Send him away
Chop his head off or burn him
Summon him to tea then do it politely
Tell a magazine

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As a queen, you are naturally very wealthy. What one thing do you love to spend that money on?
Ships
Castles
Horses
Bling
What's the one thing you would never bother spend money on, even though you could?
Clothes
Jewels - I already have so many and people just give them to me.
A fancy car, I like an old one.
I spend on everything.
What charity do you patronize?
War veterans
Sick people
Underprivileged youth
Education

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