It’s our anniversary!
I’ve been writing and you’ve been reading this
column for a year.
Don’t be so surprised by my sentimental side. Granted,
I’m single and haven’t celebrated romantic occasions for a while, but that doesn’t mean I
don’t have a sentimental side.
Since sentiment and romance often go hand
in hand, you are invited to join me in this:
ROMANCE IQ
TEST
- How would you describe your attitude toward
romance?
- passionate
- eager
- estranged
- cautious
- unprepared
- passionate
- Your idea of a romantic food is:
- cheesecake
- oysters
- chocolate
truffles
- chocolate-covered strawberries
- a burger and
fries
- cheesecake
- Which would you consider a romantic setting?
- a lakeside cabin
- a luxurious hotel suite
- a cozy country
inn
- a moonlit beach
- bleacher seats at Wrestlemania
- a lakeside cabin
- The most
romantic gift you’ve ever received was:
- bubble
bath
- lingerie
- flowers
- a stuffed animal
- a crevice-tool for
your vacuum
- bubble
- Which movie would put you in a romantic mood?
- Dirty Dancing
- Some Like it Hot
- Love
Story
- Casablanca
- Die Hard
- Dirty Dancing
- The most
romantic place in the world is:
- Paris
- Greece
- Miami
- San Francisco
- Tallahassee
- Paris
- What song best describes your last romantic encounter?
- ”I Could Have Danced All Night”
- ”Strangers in the
Night”
- ”Stairway to Heaven”
- ”Honesty”
- ”Sixty Minute
Man”
- ”I Could Have Danced All Night”
- Your best romantic adventures have been:
- spontaneous
- hot and memorable
- someone else’s
idea
- carefully planned
- under the influence
- spontaneous
- Which book do
you think is most romantic?
- Bridges of Madison
County
- How to Make Love to a Man/Woman
- Gone With the
Wind
- Wuthering Heights
- The Satanic
Verses
- Bridges of Madison
- Your idea of a romantic afternoon would be:
- a horseback ride in autumn
- giving each other a
massage
- cuddling in front of the fireplace
- a walk on the
beach
- yard-sale shopping
- a horseback ride in autumn
- The TV show that best describes your
romantic past is:
- Blind Date
- The Young and the
Restless
- Friends
- Touched by an Angel
- National
Geographic
- Blind Date
- What music do you like playing during romantic
moments?
- any soft rock station
- Barry
White
- Whitney Houston
- Frank Sinatra
- AC/DC
- any soft rock station
- An aroma
you think is romantic is:
- vanilla
- wild
flowers
- coconut
- roses
- diesel fuel
- vanilla
- A romantic way to
be awakened in the morning would be:
- breakfast in
bed
- snuggled in his/her arms
- a gentle kiss on the eyelids
- a
whisper
- the sound of a beer can opening
- breakfast in
- The most romantic way to
celebrate an anniversary would be:
- a weekend
getaway
- sipping Champagne in a hot tub
- a candlelit dinner for
two
- box seats at the theatre
- box seats at a Star Trek convention
- a weekend
SCOREBOARD
A = 1 point, B = 2 points, C = 3
points, D = 4 points, E = 5 points
ANALYSIS
Score of
1-18: You are an adventurous romantic. Look for others, like you, who are ready for
anything.
19-35: You are an aggressive romantic. Find a partner who knows
how to hold on and enjoy the ride.
36-45: You are a traditional romantic.
You’re the kind of person who exudes and encourages romance.
46-64: You
are a conservative romantic. Seek out others who would be suited to a life with you in
the 1950s.
65 & up: There are hopeless romantics; then there’s you – just
plain hopeless.
Have a question, a thought, or a story to share
(anonymity guaranteed)? E-mail Christine at: single@keynotebooks.com