March 3, 2025
QUIZ: Which Character Archetype are You?
Have you ever thought that you have “main character energy”? Maybe you think you’re more of a quirky side character who’s up to some shenanigans in between assisting your protagonist pal. Maybe you think you’re just a regular person, there’s no story, and there’s no such thing as these stupid character archetypes.
If you fit into the latter category, then you’d be wrong! I’m here to tell you that you’re a part of the story, and this quiz is here to tell you which part you play!
Answer the questions below and tally up your score for your results.
1. What do you call the machine you drink water from in public places?
a.) Bubbler (+0)
b.) Water Fountain (+1)
c.) Drinking Fountain (+2)
2. What’s your favorite primary color?
a.) Red (+0)
b.) Blue (+1)
c.) Yellow (+2)
3. Which of these do you consider yourself?
a.) Night Owl (+0)
b.) Early Bird (+1)
c.) Always Tired (+2)
4. Which dessert are you ordering?
a.) Chocolate cake (+0)
b.) Berry pie (+1)
c.) Ice cream sundae (+2)
5. Which instrument would you play in a band?
a.) Drums (+0)
b.) Guitar (+1)
c.) Bass (+2)
6. What’s the proper way to cut a sandwich?
a.) No cut (+0)
b.) Into rectangles (+1)
c.) Into triangles (+2)
7. Which kind of stories do you engage with the most?
a.) Books (+0)
b.) TV/Movies (+1)
c.) Video Games (+2)
8. Which reptile is the coolest?
a.) Snake (+0)
b.) Turtle (+1)
c.) Lizard (+2)
9. How do you prefer your drinks?
a.) Hot (+0)
b.) Cold (+1)
c.) Frozen (+2)
10. Is a hotdog a sandwich?
a.) Yes (+0)
b.) Maybe (+1)
c.) No (+2)
Add up your points. Your total decides your results!
0-4: The Villain
Ooooh, you’re so bad. While the others worry about saving the world, you’re busy plotting its downfall. Your intelligence and careful scheming make you a formidable foe. Charismatic but cunning, stylish but sinister — and always a fan favorite — you’ll have your evil victory if it’s the last thing you do!
5-9: The Sidekick
You like to tag along with your protagonist buddy in the action and are always ready with a good one-liner. Sometimes that friend is off doing cooler, more important things, and on those days, you find yourself biding your time with the goofy and unimportant subplots, awaiting their return. If you’re sitting here thinking; “How come you talked about the main character so much in my own description?” — to that I say: get used to it!
10-14: The Hero
It’s true, you have main character energy. You’re the center of the action, and it’s your destiny. It can get annoying, constantly being followed by trouble — but you manage. Your story is so interesting, someone ought to write a book about it.
15-19: The Love Interest
You’re who the main character is pining for. Heck, you may have a few characters fighting over you. You’ve just got that somethin’ special. You may not be the most well-rounded character to ever be written, but hey, at least you’re lovable!
20: The One Who Dies Before Anything Else Happens
Sorry about that, champ. If it makes you feel any better, we all really liked you for that first chapter. Thanks for raising the emotional stakes!