October has arrived, folks, and that means fall has… fallen? Anyhow, the new season is here to stay.
Autumn, with its cooler weather, brings about a change in your lifestyle that can sneak up on you if you’re not ready for the adjustment. Use this quiz to determine how prepared you are for fall.
1. How do you feel about the proliferation of pumpkin products that happens around this time of year?
A) Bring on the pumpkin pie dipped in a pumpkin latte topped with pumpkin Pringles smothered in straight pumpkin.
B) I’ll eat some pumpkin bread here and there.
C) Pumpkin makes me ill.
2. But seriously, would you eat pumpkin Pringles?
A) …Yes.
B) Maybe if I was drunk.
C) …No.
3. How do you fare in a haunted forest/corn maze?
A) I actually drive the wagon at Schuster’s farm.
B) Fine, I guess?
C) I would get lost and die.
4. Hypothetical scenario: You leave your place of residence at 9 a.m., and the outside temperature is 12 degrees. By noon it will be 50 degrees and by the time you leave work at 4 p.m., it will be 85 degrees. How will you dress?
A) Layers. Tank top under T-shirt under T-shirt under long-sleeved shirt under sweater under parka. Duh.
B) Throw on lots of clothes and hope for the best.
C) This seems meteorologically impossible.
5. How do you respond to the peer pressure to buy sweaters?
A) You can’t own enough sweaters!
B) I don’t really care one way or the other.
C) Sweaters are like wearing a giant mad-itchy sock. Haven’t we invented better clothing that isn’t made from a sheep?
6. Do you know what you are going to be for Halloween?
A) Both nights are all planned. I’m one trip to Ragstock away from being done with sewing my third-favorite backup costume.
B) Maybe one of the Mario Brothers?
C) I’m probably just going to wear a box.
7. What are your thoughts on candy corn?
A) Mmm, mmm!
B) I wouldn’t buy it, but it’s OK, I guess.
C) Ratchet.
8. When is Thanksgiving?
A) The fourth Thursday in November.
B) Around the end of November?
C) Turkey.
9. Will you be participating in homecoming events?
A) Duh!
B) I have a friend in the band, so I might check out the parade.
C) That’s a thing?
10. What does your midterm schedule look like?
A) My midterms are spaced out this semester.
B) I have a rough week or two.
C) TESTS. EVERYWHERE. ALL THE TIME. ALWAYS.
12. Hypothetical scenario: If you were asked to prepare a Thanksgiving dinner right now, how would you react?
A) I’d (cranberry) relish in the chance to prepare a festive feast!
B) I’d maybe buy a premade pie.
C) You crazy.
13. How do you feel about those earthy fall colors?
A) Their natural beauty is magical!
B) They’re pretty.
C) They look like death.
Determine your score using this formula: Give yourself three points for every “A” you answered, one point for every “B” you answered and zero points for every “C.” Add all of the points together.
0-11: Fall Failure
It looks like you have some work to do to prepare for the fall. Consider perusing Pinterest and/or your local Walgreens coupon book to pick up some festive feelings. Instead of wallowing in sorrow, try rolling in some leaves!
12-20: Lukewarm October Day
While you’re still getting warmed up on the cooler time of year, you should be fine this fall. Sure, you’re lacking a little in the sweater department, but I bet you can carve a mean jack-o-lantern.
21 and above: Autumn All-Star
Congratulations! You are a fall fanatic. It’s impressive that you’re capable of eating some fall dishes, like candy corn, but maybe dial it back with the pumpkin products.
Are you a Fall Failure or an Autumn All-Star? Share you results with Rachel at rmschulze@dailycardinal.com.
