Find your spirit animal - an online quiz by Jeri Smith-Ready

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Discover your Spirit Animal!

Find out which Spirit Animal would bestow its magic on you. Pick the best answers from the choices below, then click "Find My Animal!" to see your results.

1. How do you feel about crowds?

Love 'em - the more, the merrier!

Invigorating, in small doses.

I prefer small, tight-knit groups.

I'd rather spend the day in the dentist's chair.

2. What's the best way to comfort a sick friend?

Tell them a funny story—laughter is the best medicine.

Nurture them with chicken soup or an economy-sized bottle of aspirin.

Just be there for them.

Send a card—they might be contagious.

3. How do you respond when insulted?

Fire back immediately.

Stand up for yourself calmly but firmly.

Back down, then plot revenge.

Shrug or laugh it off.

4. Do others often seek your advice?

Yes, on practical matters.

Yes, on emotional matters.

Yes, on spiritual matters.

No—they underestimate me (or they know not to bother me).

5. Favorite hobbies?

Outdoorsy stuff—hiking, fishing, or hunting.

Arts and crafts.

Daydreaming, reading, or writing.

Playing sports.

6. Do you have (or want) a mate for life?

Yes! True love is forever.

I'm faithful to my mate, but if we broke up, I'd learn to love again.

I play the field, but occasionally have a boyfriend/girlfriend.

I believe in the 3 F's: Find, F***, Forget.

7. Favorite spectator sport?

Team sports like football, baseball, soccer, basketball, hockey

Figure skating, gymnastics, or equestrian events

Tennis or golf

Politics

8. At a party, which room do you gravitate to?

The kitchen, to see if I can help out

The porch, to get fresh air and chat quietly with a few folks (or chat up a hottie)

Family room, to watch the game or tell stories with the crowd

Which room is the food in?

9. Favorite subject in school?

English

Art

Phys Ed

Math/Science

10. How would you feel if your job required you to relocate?

Bring it on! New experiences make life worth living.

I'd move, but only if the new place were better.

I'd move, but only if the new place were similar to my current home.

They can take that job and shove it. I ain't goin' nowhere.

11. Do you listen to your head or your heart?

Head. It's closer to my ears.

My head consults my heart before making an executive decision.

Feelings should inform intuition.

The heart knows best.

12. How gullible are you?

I can spot a lie with my eyes closed.

I'm a skeptic, but I take most people's words at face value.

I'm my friends' favorite practical joke target.

I've bought the Brooklyn Bridge. Twice.

13. How often would you visit family if distance weren't an issue?

At least once a week.

Once a month.

Only on holidays.

Only at funerals.

14. In most situations, are you a leader or a follower?

I always seem to end up in charge.

I choose my leadership positions carefully; mostly I follow.

Follower. Let someone else get us in and out of messes.

Neither. I prefer to stay on the outside.

15. Favorite animal story?

Dr. Doolittle

Call of the Wild

The Black Stallion

Babe

Disclaimer

This quiz is for entertainment purposes only. The categories were devised by Jeri and are meant to correspond to characters and Spirits in the Aspect of Crow universe.

Discerning a person's true Animal Spirit is way beyond the abilities of a mere novelist, who, let's face it, makes things up for a living.

For more information on spirit animals, check out these additional resources:

Books by Jeri

Eyes of Crow — November 2006

A romantic fantasy about a world where humans and animals meet in magic, where one woman's strength must conquer Death itself.

Voice of Crow — October 2007

To save her family, protect her home, and reclaim her soul, Rhia will travel to the Descendants' towering white city…even to the Land of the Dead itself.

Wicked Game — May 2008

A novel of sex, blood, and rock ‘n’ roll

“The Wild’s Call” — November 2006

Free online short story! This action-packed fantasy prequel to Eyes of Crow tells the tale of Elysia and Darien, two friends called by Animal Spirits to escape a world entering a new Dark Age.

Requiem for the Devil — April 2001

A tale of redemption, written with flair and style...Highly recommended.

–Library Journal