by Siobhan Adcock

How you respond to life's ups and downs can say a great deal about your personality. Is every setback just further proof that the world is out to get you? Can you roll with the punches, or do you punch back? Find out whether you may be too negative — or trying too hard to stay positive, no matter what — with this quiz.

  1. You wake up with a toothache. What's your first thought?
    • Great — another typically wonderful morning.
    • I'm sure it's nothing.
    • I'll take an aspirin and call the dentist if I don't feel better by lunchtime.
    • I probably need a root canal.
  1. Your boss offers you a challenging, high-level project that means taking on lots of extra work. You:
    • Accept the project primarily because you'll be paid for overtime.
    • Are suspicious that nobody else wants the project and feel bitter about taking on more work.
    • Are flattered and glad to help out.
    • Look forward to the challenge but tell her you'd like to assemble a team to work with you.

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