Are You a Polymath?

This is a quiz in search of the modern polymath. He/she has somehow discovered how to survive in an era of increasing specialization, the master of his/her surroundings, the ultimate thinker.

Are you a polymath, or a 'Renaissance Man'? Are you, perhaps, the next Aristotle, da Vinci, or Russell? Or are you a die-hard specialist? Take this quiz to find out.

1. What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
2. What is your gender?
Male
Female
3. Which best characterizes your study demeanor?
Independent - you don't like to follow lesson plans rather striking out on your own
Dependent - you can't operate unless you have a lesson plan and structure set out by an instructor
Contrarian - you don't like to research or read
Mixed bag - you get your knowledge by respecting certain authority figures as well as following your nose
4. What is the nature of your personal library?
I don't own any books and I don't read much
I've got some novels my friends recommended and some coffee-table books
I only borrow
I own many books and my library is always growing
5. How many times has your 'career path' changed?
Never - I'm very focused
A few times - but I've always been very interested in everything I've done
I don't have or want a career
A few times - due to various circumstances out of my control
6. How many different hobbies do you have?
Many - I dabble in nearly everything
Several - but I have substantial projects in each
A couple - there are a few different things I like to do on weekends
I don't really do much except work and watch TV
7. Whom do you admire most?
Peter Singer
Bill Gates
Richard Feynman
Stephen King
Hillary Clinton
8. How would you characterize your psychological state?
Normal. Nothing out of the ordinary.
Passionate, emotional, moody.
Dark and depressed.
Stoic and reflective.
9. How much education do you have/desire to have?
A graduate degree.
An undergraduate degree.
High school.
I wish I could be a professional student.
10. How well (in your estimation) can you write?
Above average only. I wrote just enough to get an A in English.
Not well. I don't really see a need to write things down.
Very well. I'm constantly writing notes, my own thoughts, fictional creations, etc.
Well, but could be better. I'd like to have time to practice more, but I'm swallowed by real life.
11. Where would you like most to live?
In a wooded area with easy access to the city; I like solitude and nature of the country, but I also like the culture and vibrancy of the city.
Right in the city. I couldn't care if I ever saw the country again.
Out in a very secluded area. The fewer people, the better.
In a nice suburb where there were lots of families, and friends could always be close.
12. What is your interest in current events?
CNN is on constantly. I'm a news-addict.
Not really interested.
I read major newspapers and check online and TV news and opinion regularly.
I read the local newspaper and watch the local news.

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