The Writing Method Preference Test


You probably already know if you are a tree person or a forest person. But if you are still uncertain, or just for fun, you can take the test below.

    Choose one answer for each question.

  1. When you go to a grocery store, do you:
    • A. usually write a list of what you want to buy?
    • B. seldom write a list?
    • C. never write a list?

  2. You are giving a dinner party. Do you:
    • A. usually write down the menu you will serve?
    • B. seldom write down a menu?
    • C. never write down a menu?

  3. You are planning a two-week vacation. Do you:
    • A. usually choose a specific itinerary ahead of time?
    • B. seldom choose a specific itinerary?
    • C. never choose a specific itinerary?

  4. You are visiting a strange city. In your motel/hotel room are various brochures describing the local attractions. Do you:
    • A. read them and make a list of what you want to see?
    • B. read them but not make a list?
    • C. seldom read them at all.

  5. You are going camping for the weekend in an unfamiliar area. Do you:
    • A. look at a map, find campsites, and write down the names of potential places to stay?
    • B. glance at the map for ideas but write nothing down?
    • C. just take off, figuring you'll find a campsite along the way?

Tabulating Results

Count 2 points for each A answer, 1 point for each B answer, and 0 points for each C answer.

10-8 points: a tree person
7-6 points: leaning toward a tree person
5 points: borderline
4-3 points: leaning toward a forest person
2-0 points: a forest person

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