Enneagram Test
Quiz Questions
1.
Which is most important to you?
A.
Security and certainty.
B.
Autonomy and not being influenced when I don't want to be.
C.
Acknowledgment and validation.
2.
When problems arise, I
A.
First react emotionally, and look to see if others react the same way.
B.
Try to find the bright side of the situation and hope they might resolve themselves.
C.
Remain calm and deal with them head on.
3.
In dealing with the world, I mostly
A.
Expect to be rejected by others, or at least not have my needs met.
B.
Get frustrated by reality not living up to my ideals. I'm always searching.
C.
Try to meet others' expectations and am content with my needs being met.
4.
I mostly
A.
Actively go after what I want.
B.
Withdraw into my own private space.
C.
Concentrate on adhering to specific principles or rules.
5.
Regarding anger, I
A.
I either don't get angry often or I repress it. It's not a comfortable emotion so I avoid it.
B.
Express it freely. Others need to know when something is wrong.
C.
Focus it inward. I try to avoid and alleviate it by adhering to my principles. But others often don't live up to those principles.
6.
I like to
A.
Initiate projects, but I sometimes lack follow through.
B.
Work in a group with defined guidelines and goals.
C.
Work by myself, and don't present my ideas until I'm confident in them.
7.
I'm more
A.
Self-controlled, critical.
B.
Receptive, repress own needs.
C.
Assertive, aggressive, expansive.
8.
I'm more inclined to
A.
Strive to be objective and effective.
B.
Be emotionally expressive, venting my feelings.
C.
Avoid conflicts and try to be optimistic.
9.
I'm more inclined to
A.
Assert my opinions, views, needs, and desires. I like to make things happen.
B.
Withdraw from the world to take care of and protect myself.
C.
A blend of these two, whichever works for the situation, even if I have to sacrifice my own desires.
10.
Which fits better?
A.
I strive to be objective and unaffected. I put my feelings aside to be more efficient.
B.
I am more likely to express my negative emotions to other people. I often reject the positive for the negative.
C.
I am more like to express my positive emotions to other people. I often reject the negative for the positive.
11.
I naturally
A.
Trust people.
B.
Fall in between.
C.
Distrust people.
12.
Which is most true?
A.
I adapt myself to what's seen as good by those important to me.
B.
I'm always searching for the ideal, but I never find it.
C.
I prefer not to concentrate on my own needs. It's easier that way.
13.
Which has been a bigger theme in your life?
A.
Frustration, by seldom having whatever makes me happy.
B.
Rejection, or the fear of it.
C.
Attaching myself to people and beliefs that are good.
14.
It's most important that I be seen as
A.
Authentic, unusual, individual.
B.
Helpful, loving, kind.
C.
Capable, important, the best.
15.
I'm more likely to
A.
Spend more time doing instead of worrying or thinking.
B.
Spend a lot of time in my head, analyzing.
C.
Seek answers from trusted sources, feeling unsure of my own thoughts.
16.
I relate to others first
A.
By hoping they'll see and appreciate the real me.
B.
By being the best at whatever I do, whether that means competing or not.
C.
By being helpful to them and paying attention to their needs.
17.
I spend more time
A.
Contemplating and studying.
B.
Worrying about possible outcomes. I spend time in my head and also seek reassurance from outside sources.
C.
Planning and doing.
18.
Choose the word(s) that best describe you
A.
dependable
B.
demonstrative
C.
principled
D.
accommodating
E.
knowledge is an end in itself
F.
correcting
G.
independent
H.
optimistic
I.
challenging
J.
harmony seeking
K.
focus on missed fun
L.
fear pain and deprivation
M.
none of the above
19.
Choose the word(s) that best describe you
A.
fluid
B.
special
C.
agreeable
D.
smooth
E.
perfectionistic
F.
ambiguous
G.
initiating
H.
detached
I.
willing to cut corners
J.
focus on what needs to be fixed
K.
fear of corruption
L.
fear being without support
M.
none of the above
20.
Choose the word(s) that best describe you
A.
testing
B.
enthusiastic
C.
protective
D.
hard-to-get
E.
fair
F.
self-revealing
G.
stimulation seeking
H.
content
I.
feel inferior
J.
excessive
K.
fear being unwanted
L.
fear being controlled, powerless
M.
none of the above
21.
Choose the word(s) that best describe you
A.
stubborn
B.
secretive
C.
rigid
D.
shrewd
E.
rebellious
F.
sensation seeking
G.
work before play
H.
frustrated
I.
unique
J.
seek stability
K.
loyal
L.
fear of loss, conflict
M.
none of the above
22.
Choose the word(s) that best describe you
A.
desirable
B.
studious
C.
possessive
D.
versatile
E.
decadent
F.
forceful
G.
withdrawn
H.
seek power
I.
seek praise
J.
seek fun
K.
appear cold
L.
boastful
M.
none of the above
23.
Choose the word(s) that best describe you
A.
important
B.
generous
C.
entrepreneurial
D.
nihilistic
E.
utopian
F.
patient
G.
dedicated
H.
rescuer
I.
want to be rescued
J.
uncensored
K.
successful
L.
attempt to transcend personal
M.
none of the above
24.
Choose the word(s) that best describe you
A.
wallowing
B.
sentimental
C.
dutious
D.
goal oriented
E.
empowered
F.
unpolished
G.
introspective
H.
often imagine elaborate horrible events and the accompanying emotions
I.
fantasize about happily-ever-afters
J.
form personal theories
K.
fear being a nobody
L.
want to be seen as unselfish
M.
none of the above
25.
Choose the word(s) that best describe you
A.
unenergetic
B.
status seeking
C.
process-oriented
D.
action-oriented
E.
self doubting
F.
appreciative
G.
conscientious
H.
mysterious
I.
self centered
J.
other centered
K.
fear being insignificant
L.
driven to excel
M.
none of the above
26.
Choose the word(s) that best describe you
A.
nurturing
B.
detail-oriented
C.
confrontational
D.
self-conscious
E.
adventurous
F.
composed
G.
feel different
H.
untrusting
I.
seek justice
J.
focus on what's missing
K.
fear being helpless
L.
emphasize suffering
M.
none of the above
27.
Which has been a bigger issue for you
A.
Feeling there are things I must keep hidden lest others find out I'm unworthy.
B.
Feeling pressure from the world and having to resist .
C.
Feeling a lack of security and always seeking closure.
28.
Choose the word(s) that best describe you
A.
tuned into danger
B.
open minded
C.
self effacing
D.
particular
E.
retreat into your mind
F.
strong boundaries
G.
drawn toward others
H.
none of the above
29.
Choose the word(s) that best describe you
A.
seek mastery
B.
overattachment to emotions
C.
insecure
D.
fear of failure
E.
seek to establish a legacy
F.
want to try it all
G.
modest
H.
none of the above
30.
Choose the word(s) that best describe you
A.
self assured
B.
think before acting
C.
suppressed emotions
D.
don't trust own mind
E.
envious
F.
engaging
G.
novel
H.
need to vent
I.
clingy
J.
disciplined
K.
checking
L.
none of the above
31.
Choose the word(s) that best describe you
A.
prone to guilt
B.
pragmatic
C.
street smart
D.
impractical
E.
pessimistic
F.
seek permanence
G.
more likely to offer help than seek it
H.
busy
I.
personal
J.
presentable
K.
seek identity
L.
none of the above
32.
Choose the word(s) that best describe you
A.
indispensable
B.
vengeful
C.
unassertive
D.
opportunistic
E.
compare self to others
F.
uncompromising
G.
broken
H.
push limits
I.
friendly
J.
vulnerable
K.
none of the above
33.
Choose the word(s) that best describe you
A.
penetrating
B.
live vicariously
C.
improving
D.
free spirited
E.
vigilant
F.
dominating
G.
find comfort in routines
H.
withholding
I.
theoretical
J.
none of the above
34.
Choose the word(s) that best describe you
A.
impatient
B.
ungrounded
C.
put others first
D.
hazy
E.
knowledgeable
F.
people oriented
G.
moral indignation
H.
cool
I.
cerebral
J.
none of the above
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