What's Your Freedom to Read Advocate Personality?

Quiz Questions

• 1.
  At your friend's birthday party, would you rather…

  • A.
    Give a toast
  • B.
    Bring party supplies
• 2.
  For a group project, would you prefer to…

  • A.
    Make a presentation
  • B.
    Run a brainstorm session
• 3.
  Would you ever run for public office? 

  • A.
    Nope, too many meetings
  • B.
    I'd consider it
• 4.
  A friend is sick, and your friend group is organizing a meal train. Are you more likely to…

  • A.
    Sign up to bring food
  • B.
    Organize the meal train
• 5.
  You're a Hollywood celebrity! Would you rather be famous for being…

  • A.
    A genius special effects artist
  • B.
    A genius director
• 6.
  Would you ever join a comedy improv troupe?

  • A.
    Heck no!
  • B.
    Sure, why not?
• 7.
  You were trying to comfort a friend but messed it up real bad. Which is more likely?

  • A.
    You kept interrupting them when they were trying to vent.
  • B.
    You kept trying to fix things when they just wanted to vent.
• 8.
  A tv show wants to interview you about your hobby! What's your first reaction? 

  • A.
    This is SO AWESOME! I’m telling everyone I know!
  • B.
    That’s cool, I guess.
• 9.
  You're in the circus! Would you rather be…

  • A.
    A circus performer
  • B.
    The ringmaster
• 10.
  On a vacation with people, you’re more likely to…

  • A.
    Check in with people. Is everyone staying hydrated?
  • B.
    Check in on the schedule. When does the water park open?
• 11.
  When it comes to online advocacy, would you rather…

  • A.
    Give a donation.
  • B.
    Make a social media video to educate people about the issue.
• 12.
  In a heist movie, which character are you?

  • A.
    The mastermind behind the heist
  • B.
    The person who talks their way into the secret vault

Quiz Outcomes

• 1.
  Congratulations! You’re a Messenger. 

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  Telling stories and spreading the word is key to fighting for the freedom to read and you’re great at doing just that. Here’s some actions you can take right now:Learn how to talk to media (PEN America)Become a stronger storyteller (Everyday Advocacy)Tips on writing an op-ed (PFLAG)
• 2.
  Congratulations! You’re a Caregiver.

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  Taking care of ourselves and each other isn’t just a nice thing to do, it’s critical to sustaining the fight for the freedom to read. You can use your gifts as a community caregiver to be the hero we need.Share digital safety tips for advocates (PEN America)Learn tips for self-care for advocates (National Education Association)
• 3.
  Congratulations! You’re an Organizer.

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  It’s not enough to have a good idea, someone needs to figure out how to put good ideas into action–and that’s you! Here’s some ways to use your organizing skills:Connect with decision makers in your community (National Education Association)Get current facts on censorship in libraries from Pen America and the American Library Association
• 4.
  Congratulations! You’re a Public Leader.

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  Being a public leader means being willing to listen, take action, and work both publicly and behind the scenes. Here’s some ways that you can be a public leader for the freedom to read:Attend a public meeting using PEN America's tips and Unite Against Book Bans' toolkitLearn how to start an organization (We Need Diverse Books and the Florida Freedom to Read Project)