
Only one word echoes in my mind when I think of the new Star Trek movie: AWESOME! I’ve always loved science fiction, and I’ve always loved art and crafting as well.
Here’s a quiz that combines the best of all these interests. Compare your crafting style and abilities to one of the major characters’ personalities, and find out who you would be on the Enterprise.
STAR TREK Craft Personality Quiz
1. When considering a new project do you:
a. Plan every step beforehand with a focus on perfection
b. Dive in with a rough idea of what you want to achieve, certain of your success
c. Start with a basic, sound plan which exceeds your expectations
d. Make sure all instructions are understood by all participates
e. Balance preparation with inspiration
2. You need more supplies, so you:
a. Find the most efficient route to the store and compare all prices before purchasing
b. Drive your sports car to the store and end up buying way more than you need
c. Check the oil and gas levels before you leave and end up working on your car instead
d. Check the online store first to make sure the supplies are in stock
e. Drive your practical car straight to the store and avoid speaking with the employees
3. You have crafter’s block, so you:
a. Meditate
b. Party
c. Drink
d. Listen to music
e. Read
4. You main source of inspiration is:
a) Research
b) The opposite sex
c) Technical manuals
d) Sunsets
e) Going fishing alone
5. You learned how to master your craft by:
a) Earning a master’s degree from an Ivy league school and graduating Valedictorian
b) Finishing some formal training but you are mainly self taught
c) Excelling at a trade school
d) Graduating top of your class from Julliard
e) Graduating from local college with a Bachelor’s degree in medicine
Answers:
Count the number of a’s, b’s, etc from your answers. The most prevalent letter correlates to your Star Trek personality—find the description matching your answers below. If you have an equal amount of answers without one more dominate than the other, then your personality is probably a mix of those characters.
Mostly a’s:
SPOCK: You approach all your craft projects with logic and diligent planning. No detail is left unexamined, and you constantly strive for perfection and rarely miss your goal. While you are passionate about your craft, you have minimal personal attachments to your results, making it easy to sell it. You probably work in the sciences.
Mostly b’s:
JAMES T. KIRK: Your crafting is reckless and enthusiastic, but not careless. You start with a vague idea in mind and always finish quickly. You are very adaptable, which makes your crafting unpredictable and eclectic. Your favorite color is green. You are willing to try any craft once—and you are probably an outstanding leader.
Mostly c’s:
MONTGOMERY “SCOTTY” SCOTT: You possess extreme technical brilliance and no problem is too difficult for you to solve. Your mind is agile and quick, and while you generally start with a plan, the results usually far surpass your expectations. You have no desire to be in charge of others. You have an appreciation for single malt scotch. You would have a successful careers as an inventor.
Mostly d’s:
LT. UHURA: Your communication skills are unrivaled. You take the time to read all directions and details before starting a project and are able to share that information easily with others. You have an appreciation for music and beauty. You interact with customers easily. You would make an excellent instructor or salesperson.
Mostly e’s:
DR. LEONARD McCOY: You prefer to work alone since most people consider you too blunt and cranky—not to mention that you have little patience for others. Your crafts are very balanced between science and intuition. You are very intelligent and have a broad range of interests, but rarely find the time to include them since you’re very focused on one major interest at a time. You may be in the medical field.
Photo courtesy of Paramount Pictures.
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