Are You a Siren or a Mermaid?

By: Zoe Samuel
Estimated Completion Time
3 min
Are You a Siren or a Mermaid?
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About This Quiz

During this quiz, we'll examine the things you have in common with the mythological Siren or the alluring mermaid. While Sirens were said to lead men to their deaths, mermaids were thought to save sailors in times of trouble. Do you consider yourself a helpful soul, or do you lead people on and then abandon them?

Have you ever heard that you have the voice of an angel or that you swim like a fish? Those things are fundamental when deciding whether you're a Siren or a mermaid. However, it's your inner traits that will tell us what we need to know to make our final decree.

Tell us about your thoughts, your lifestyle and the things that comprise your personality. Once we get a good sense of your inner light, it will be fairly easy to differentiate your mermaid traits from your Siren traits!

Make sure you have a drink before you get started on this quiz! Sirens need to stay hydrated to sing so well, and mermaids must have water to survive. Your answers will tell us everything we need to know to decide whether or not we can trust you with our life, or should steer clear of your dangerous vibes!

What do you think of the Good Samaritan?
What a chump!
I get it, but I don't think he needed to be THAT helpful.
He's a nice guy, but probably easily scammed.
What a great guy!

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How's your swimming?
Meh
Decent
Very good
Olympian in the making

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Who's your role model?
Athena
Bette Davis
Queen Elizabeth
Mother Theresa

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Would you ever change yourself for a man?
Never
Not much
A bit
Totally

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What's your ideal home?
Castle overlooking a rocky promontory
Cottage by the sea
Houseboat
Underwater abode

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You see a hot guy. How do you get him to come over?
He just does.
I look at him.
I hover nearby and hope he notices me.
I wouldn't dare try!

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Are you a good negotiator?
I always get what I want.
I compromise, but never on the main point.
I tend to get one or two concessions.
I usually give away the farm.

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How do you like to travel?
Airplane
Hydroplane
Cruise liner
Catamaran

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How would you describe your ideal man?
There's no such thing.
He's a nice guy who doesn't let me walk all over him.
He's a cuddly fellow who loves dogs.
I want a handsome prince! Personality optional.

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Who's your best friend?
My sister
My work friend
My college friend
My BFF from childhood

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Do you ever hurt people just for fun?
All the time!
Yes, but I end up feeling guilty.
No, but I do enjoy occasional schadenfreude.
Oh my gosh, no!

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What's your ideal weather?
Calm and balmy
Sunny and slightly breezy
Sunny with occasional storms
Stormy weather

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Do you talk to strangers?
Sure! I like to mess with them.
I only talk to them if I want something from them.
I avoid them.
I'm very friendly and can start a conversation with anyone.

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How petty are you?
Very
More than I should be
A little
Not at all

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What's the best way to sail through a whirlpool?
Head straight for the center, go around twice, and use the speed of the water to slingshot out.
Make a bold dash, and try to row through with brute force.
Try to go around the edge, and hope for the best.
Avoid it completely. Whatever's on the other side can't be that great.

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How's your relationship with your father?
Non-existent
Rocky
Friendly and strong
Very loving

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Have you ever slept with someone on the first date?
Duh
Occasionally
Never
Virgin til "I do"

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Do you believe you have a soul?
Nope
Hopefully
Pretty sure
Yes

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Do you like people who are very different to you?
No
Rarely
Sometimes
Yes

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Do you like to travel?
I hate it.
Only if I can do it luxuriously.
Yes, but mostly I got to the same few places every year.
I love to visit new places.

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How do you feel about marriage?
Not for me
Skeptical
Hopeful
There is nothing more important!

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Do you trust too easily?
Ha. No.
I've been swindled once or twice.
More often than I'd like.
Yep. I get burned all the time.

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What would you do for a friend in trouble?
Anything
Lend advice and money
Listen and help a little
No time for that drama

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Can you handle time alone?
Yes, I'm my favorite company.
I need it, but only for a few hours a day.
I only need it occasionally.
Not really. I get lonely easily.

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How are your boundaries?
Rather like Fort Knox
Pretty great
Not brilliant
Weak

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How charismatic are you?
Extremely. I command every room I enter.
I can switch that on when I have to.
Not very, but I have my moments.
Not much at all, but I am very likable, and that's good enough for me!

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How jealous are you?
Super
Quite
Moderately
Not at all

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Would you ever run a business?
I already do.
I'm planning to be my own boss.
I fantasize about it, but I doubt I'll ever do it.
No, I like letting others worry about that.

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How's your singing voice?
Irresistible
Seductive
Entertaining
Beautiful

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Scales or feathers?
Feathers
Mostly feathers
Mostly scales
Scales

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