Who’s Your Gothic Love Match? Take the Quiz and find out!
I originally wrote the quiz below this past summer to celebrate the launch of my new e-list, The Gothic Crier. Now, are you ready for some fun? Keep track of your answers and, at the end, find out who you’re most likely to swoon over…
1. It’s Saturday night. Where are you most likely to be found, and with which
hypothetical person?
A. With “Celeste” in the orphanage, who’s defending you from a bully.
B. With “Arthur” in the decaying mansion, who’s showing you how to vint wine.
C. With “Mr. Thornton” in the forest, who’s invited you on a hunt for wild boar.
D. With a strange woman in the graveyard, who’s confessing to you her secret.
2. From the limited selection below, what’s your favourite colour?
A. White
B. Grey
C. Black
D. Red
3. When push comes to shove, which of these items are you most likely to eat/drink?
A. A mouldy, stale bun
B. A “homemade” tincture
C. Raw venison
D. Freshly picked, red fungi
4. Which of the following dogs would you be most likely to adopt from the animal shelter?
A. The mutt
B. The German Shepard
C. The Russian Wolfhound
D. The Weimaraner
5. Midnight at the manor fills you with mischievous energy. Your idea of a good overnight practical joke might be:
A. Placing an egg under each dining seat cushion, so come breakfast time, crack!
B. Sneaking into various bedrooms and silently taking photographs of others while they sleep. You’ll then print the unconscious portraits and slip each into a frame that’s displayed on the fireplace mantel in the drawing room.
C. Mixing cannabis into the tea leaves. Come morning, staff will unknowingly steep and serve it to the entire household during breakfast.
D. Stealing everyone’s shoes and tucking them beneath curtains throughout the house so, in the morning, it looks like people are hiding in the walls.
6. For your ideal honeymoon getaway, where would you go?
A. Paris, France
B. The British Isles
C. Morocco
D. A cottage in the wood
7. What value do you admire most in a friend?
A. Honesty
B. Loyalty
C. Intelligence
D. Determination
8. From the options below, what’s your card game of choice?
A. Uno
B. Solitaire
C. Blackjack
D. War
9. Life knocks on your door with a mysterious opportunity… Which of the following replies are you most likely to give?
A. “Yes! Come in!” (You’re an optimist)
B. “Never. Go away.” (You’re a pessimist.)
C. “Per chance… What is it?” (You’re a realist.)
D. “Eternally. I’ve been waiting.” (You’re a fatalist.)
10. What number is calling to you at this exact moment in time?
A. 2
B. 1
C. 3
D. 0
RESULTS
🖤 Be it Jane Eyre herself, Dracula’s Mina Murray, or Rebecca’s second Mrs. de Winter, you value honesty, goodness, and courage with a dash of adventure in your relationships. A healthy and solid love match!
Mostly “B”s: Your gothic love match is the creepy caretaker/estate matriarch.
🖤 From the hardworking henchman Igor to the crafty housekeeper Mrs. Danvers, you gravitate toward those who display strong loyalty, solitary focus, and unbridled devotion in their relationships… even if it means getting their hands a little dirty from time to time. Who are we to judge? Love rules!
Mostly “C”s: Your gothic love match is the brooding, morally grey bachelor.
🖤 Oh, where art thou Heathcliff? Vampire Louis! The Phantom! Let’s face it, the bad boys who are really good boys (kinda, sorta, maybe) are who keep your gothicky, red heart a-pitapatting. You seek a troubled soulmate who sees you for who you really are—who fills you with unspeakable passion. These tortured heroes are sure to enchant you till death do you part.
Mostly “D”s: Your gothic love match is the freaky ghost with a grudge.
🖤 Wowza. From Beloved to the Woman in Black, you see the beauty beneath the veil—literally. Be it their lingering, je ne sais quois energy or their strong pursuit of vigilante justice, you’re drawn to iconic anti-heroes who are determined to shake things up. No guts no glory, here’s to your long-lasting possession of love.
A, B, C, D — I would love to know how you scored: connect with me on Instagram and share your results! Happy gothic love matches everyone! Speaking of which…
I love a simmering romantic subplot—don’t you? If your answer is yes, and you had fun taking this quiz, you may be interested to read about my main character’s romantic plight amid haunting murders in The Hitman’s Daughter and The Black Moth. Your library requests, purchases, reviews, and social media shares of my books are truly appreciated!
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