1. I can tell you with a high degree of certainty what I’ll be doing for the next four Saturday nights.

2. If someone I liked sent me an unexpected party invitation for one of those four Saturday nights, I’d probably change my plans and go.

3. I rarely skip a meal or eat between meals.

4. I am a registered member of a political party, and I unfailingly vote for a member of that party.

5. Even if I have a strong opinion, I can be swayed to the other side of an issue by a sound argument.

6. I can easily find any item in my office.

7. I can easily locate any item in my house.

8. I would love to be given a surprise party.

9. I go to bed at the same time each night.

10. I enjoy watching pilots for new television shows.

11. If a new restaurant opened in town, I’d be among the first to try it.

12. When I cook from a recipe, I am unlikely to add or change any ingredients.

13. I have seen or would like to see a theatrical production in previews.

14. I shop for clothes out of necessity rather than out of wanting to update my wardrobe.

15. I have trouble sleeping in strange beds.

16. I hate mysteries.

17. I love puzzles.

18. I dread having to learn how to use a new technology.

19. I am great at remembering birthdays, anniversaries, and other significant dates.

20. Most people who know me find me easy to buy gifts for.

21. I prefer fiction to nonfiction.

22. I could easily give an extemporaneous talk.

23. I don’t mind watching reruns on TV.

24. I would rather have too much information than not enough.

25. I would never cancel plans I’d committed to, except in a genuine emergency.

26. On occasion, I have “played hooky” from school or work.

27. I routinely seek out long-range weather reports.

28. I love getting a new appliance or gadget.

29. When I take a vacation, I tend to revisit places I’ve already been.

30. My taste in music is very eclectic.

31. I would be very reluctant to try any type of alternative medical treatment, even if people whom I trusted vouched that it did wonders.

32. I enjoy observing holiday traditions.

33. I get bored when things stay the same for too long.

34. I always go grocery shopping with a list and stick to that list.

35. I do not like to answer the phone unless I know who’s calling.

36. I enjoy pursuing self-improvement.

37. I have given the same type of gift to numerous people.

38. I’d love to take a class in something I know very little about.

39. I’ve fantasized about what it would be like to live in another time period.

40. If I thought I saw a flying saucer, I’d tell myself there was a logical explanation and forget about it.

• A score of 40-79 indicates that you are not very predictable, except in the sense that you can be predicted to be unpredictable. It could be said that you’re something of a wild card. You can be very spontaneous, perhaps even impulsive at times. While it’s certainly true that you relish new and unique experiences, it’s worth mentioning that you might be spreading yourself a bit thin. Don’t be afraid to explore some things in-depth, as that can provide as much pleasure as dabbling in the unfamiliar. You’re eager to discover what you might like; however, once you know you like something, don’t forget to take some time to savor it.

• A score of 80-119 indicates that you are predictable in some ways, but that in other ways you can definitely be spontaneous and adventurous. Although your affinity for the unique and unexpected does not apply to every area of your life, there is enough newness in your day-to-day experience to keep you interested and to make you a very interesting person who can keep others guessing.

• A score of 120-159 indicates that you are fairly predictable across the board. Although you’re not afraid to step out of your box once in a great while, you essentially feel most comfortable when you arrange your life to include few surprises and shake-ups. It probably wouldn’t hurt you to shake things up a bit. You’d be surprised how much fun a surprise can be.

• A score of 160-200 indicates that you are as predictable as the tides. You are motivated to avoid new experiences, even if they are potentially pleasurable. You dislike being exposed to new information and technology, even if those things might ultimately make your life easier. You’d rather be bored than challenged, and you make choices accordingly. You should be aware, however, that most people who describe themselves as very happy in life typically pursue fresh new experiences on a regular basis. Your neophobia—fear of the new—could potentially hold you back from experiencing a life filled with meaning and purpose. Of course, the best-laid plans—yes, even yours—might take an unexpected direction. Your attitude might shift on its own as your life evolves. Perhaps a new job or parenthood or some other major development will jolt you out of your complacent state.