<div>Are you an <strong>optimist</strong> or a <strong>pessimist</strong>?</div>

1. You bought a book, but you left it on the bus on the way home. Do you think you will get it back?

A. Yes, probably – I’ll call the bus station.

B. Not very likely – someone probably took it.

2. You want to buy a shirt/dress that you’ve seen in a shop. You find they’ve just sold the last one. Do you think:

A. Oh well, I can probably find something similar.

B. Why am I always so unlucky?

3. You get an ‘A’ in an exam. Do you think

A. Wow, I’m really good!

B. I was lucky with the questions.

4. You’re crossing the road. A driver gets annoyed and shouts at you. Do you think:

A. He/She must be having a difficult day.

B. People are so rude!

5. You’re trying to figure out a problem with your computer. Do you think:

A. There must be some simple solution to this.

B. I just don’t understand computers. I give up.

6. You start a new fitness programme and you’re really tired the next day. Do you think:

A. Wow, I worked hard yesterday – it’ll be easier next time.

B. Wow, I must be really unfit!

7. A friend you haven’t seen for months says ‘You’re looking good.’ Do you think:

A. Yes, he/she is right. Nice of him/her to notice.

B. Does he/she really mean it or is he/she just being nice?

Are you an optimist or a pessimist?