Which Animal Predator Describes Your Dark Side?

By: Emily Maggrett
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Which Animal Predator Describes Your Dark Side?
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About This Quiz

We don't like to admit it, but we each have a dark side or negative aspect of our personalities that comes out under stress. 

Depending on the issues with which you struggle, your dark side may be ruthless, gossipy, selfish or avoidant.

While you may not like your dark side, that's no reason to reject it, especially since our greatest weaknesses are often rooted in our greatest strengths. 

For instance, a person who is very responsible at work can be very irresponsible about taking care of their physical health, because they're so dedicated to their career that they forget to take care of themselves. Another person might be a gym rat with a very healthy body, but they might use physical activity as a way of avoiding thinking about their problems. 

The key to being happier is accepting your dark side, which you might find easier if you give it an animal symbol. Many of our bad habits correspond to the behavior of predators from the natural world. In this quiz, we're going to ask you a series of questions about your personality in order to determine which predator matches your dark side best. 

At the end of the quiz, we'll tell you which predator embodies your dark side and offer you a little friendly advice for getting more comfortable with that facet of yourself. 

Ready to take a walk on the wild side? Let's get started!

Let's get real. Do you ever lie?
Yep!
Mostly to myself
Yeah, I'm sneaky.
Lying is beneath me.

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Which of these negative adjectives would your coworkers use to describe you?
Ruthless
Inefficient
Touchy
Controlling

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Pick the answer that corresponds best with your most common recurring nightmare.
I'm frozen in place and can't escape danger.
Something is chasing me but I don't know what it is.
I'm given a baby or old person to take care of but it's very fragile.
I'm driving a runaway car that I can't control!

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How often are you late and how late are you?
I'm rarely late; it's a sign of weakness.
I don't want to go into it, but the answer is "a lot" and "very late."
I'm never late; it's a sign of disrespect.
My goal in life is to make as few plans with others as possible.

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Have you ever stolen someone else's boyfriend or girlfriend?
I have and I'm not sorry!
I have not. It seems like a lot of work.
No, but I have patiently waited for couples to break up and then swooped in immediately.
I have not; it's wrong.

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How many credit cards do you have?
One to two
Um ... eight to nine, I think
Three to four
None! I only use debit.

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If you had to eat one of these proteins, which one would it be?
Vole meat
Carrion
Lizards
Venison

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Which evil techniques do you use to get your own way?
Nagging, undermining, scoffing
Passive-aggression and learned helplessness
Obstinance and sulking
Whining and ghosting

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Which fairy tale creature fits your personality best?
Vampire
Giant
Zombie
Werewolf

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Which of these cliques did you belong to in high school?
Plastics (I was popular!)
Jocks
School newspaper
Goths

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Which of these Alan Rickman villains do you relate to the most?
The Sheriff of Nottingham in "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves"
The jerk who cheats on Emma Thompson in "Love Actually"
Severus Snape in the "Harry Potter" series
Hans Gruber in "Die Hard"

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How do you feel about gossip?
I live for it.
Not a fan
It makes me burn with rage.
I never gossip.

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Which of these statements best describes most people's morality?
Most people are just out for themselves.
Most people waste too much time worrying about this or that.
Most people are cruel and will betray you to get what they want.
Most people cannot be trusted when the chips are down.

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Do you ever think about revenge?
I'm always getting revenge on my enemies!
No, revenge is a myth.
I'm capable of spending years plotting someone else's downfall.
The best revenge is living well.

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Are you good at asking for help?
Yes, and you'd better give it to me!
Sure, but sometimes when I need it most, it's too late.
Yes, and if you don't come through for me, I'll remember it!
I hate asking for help.

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Are you socially anxious?
No!
Not really
More than I admit!
Very much so

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You're in Venice. A colorful gang of thieves approaches and starts beating you up. How do you defend yourself?
With a sharp little knife!
With powerful punches
With biting!
I wrestle the leader to the ground, scaring away the rest of the group.

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Which of these flavors is the tastiest?
Hot and spicy
Rich and meaty
Cold and sweet
Oily and acidic

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Which of these descriptions matches you physically?
Tiny and fast
Tall and slow-moving
Slow and strong
Quick and strong

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Are you still mad about stuff that happened 10 years ago?
Secretly? Yes
No, I don't like dwelling on things.
It's all I think about.
No. If a situation is bad, I leave it.

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When do you pay your taxes?
Early March
I usually have to file for an extension (actually someone does that for me).
April 15
I live off the grid!

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Do you justify yourself to others, even when no one has actually questioned you?
Maybe I do, maybe I don't! What business is it of yours?
No, it's not very chill.
Yes, because I suspect they're judging me secretly and I don't think they're being fair!
No, because no one will ever understand me.

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Which of these Aubrey Plaza villains do you relate to the most?
Lenny Busker, "Legion"
Julie Powers, "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World"
Ingrid Thorburn, "Ingrid Goes West"
April, "Parks and Recreation"

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Do you feel like people really listen to what you have to say?
I make them listen!
Sure, I guess. I'm not a great listener myself.
Not really, and it makes me furious.
Not really, but that's just how people are - self-centered.

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Do you ever make to-do lists and then not actually do any of the items you put on the list?
No, why would a person do that?
Haha, yes!
Maybe ...
Never!

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How do you handle it when someone hurts your feelings?
I lash out.
I ignore it.
I act like it's fine, but I feel deeply hurt and pissed-off.
I stop talking to them.

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How would you describe your temperament?
Impulsive
Mellow
Paranoid
Lonely

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Which of these cute animals are you most willing to eat?
Rabbit
Songbird
Frog
Deer

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How similar are you to others?
I'm just like everyone else! Who said I wasn't?
It seems to take me longer to do things.
I think I'm more sensitive than most people.
I'm unique, maybe even weird.

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Which of these situations scares you the most?
Being vulnerable with others
Confronting my biggest problems
Letting someone into my heart despite many red flags
Following a leader I'm not sure I can trust

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