Can We Guess Which Region of the U.S. You Grew Up In?

By: Teresa McGlothlin

Which fast food restaurant do you like most?

Bojangles

McDonald's
Taco Bell

Burger King

Do you prefer coffee or tea?

I love iced tea.

I prefer coffee.
I prefer tea.

I like espresso the best.

Which outdoor activity do you enjoy most?

I love barbecues.

I love swimming.
I love going hiking.

I like going fishing.

How would your best friend describe you?

Charming

Smart
Chill

Ambitious

Do you hold doors for people?

If their hands are full, I do.

It depends on the person.
I try to hold doors for people.

I'll have to think about that.

How would you describe your manners?

I'm really polite.

I can be rude sometimes.
I am as polite as I can be.

I'm sparing with the pleases and thank yous.

Which classic rock band do you like most?

Creedence Clearwater Revival

Aerosmith
Journey

R.E.O. Speedwagon

How would you describe your driving?

I'm a courteous driver.

I'm a monster on the road.
I'm fairly laid-back behind the wheel.

I think I'm a cautious driver.

Do you live in a major city?

I live in the country.

I do live in a major city.
I live in the suburbs.

I live in a small town.

Which season is the nicest to you?

Fall

Summer
Spring

Winter

What type of restaurant would you prefer to order from?

Chinese

Indian
Mexican

Seafood

Which U.S. state would you like to visit on vacation?

Florida

Maine
Texas

Oregon

What was your favorite childhood activity?

I liked playing on the farm.

I loved going to block parties.
I loved hanging out with my friends.

I loved playing in the woods.

Which U.S. landmark would you like to see?

The Alamo

Old Faithful
Mount Rushmore

Redwood National Forest

Which U.S. state interests you the least?

Wyoming

Arizona
Michigan

Georgia

Have you moved a lot in your life?

I've never moved.

I have moved many times.
I moved a lot as a kid.

I've only moved a couple of times.

Which country best suits your personality?

France

England
Brazil

Japan

What do you call soft drinks?

Coke

Soda
Pop

Nasty

How would you prefer to spend a Friday night?

I like to get together with friends.

I like to see movies.
I like to go out for food.

I like to see concerts.

What kind of car do you drive?

I drive a truck.

I drive an economy car.
I drive a SUV.

I drive a sports car.

Do you pay attention to politics?

I avoid politics.

I avidly follow politics.
I pay attention to some issues.

I watch the news.

What kind of boots do you like most?

I like riding boots most.

I like winter boots most.
I like cowboy boots the best.

I like combat boots most.

Are you more of a dog person or a cat person?

I love dogs more.

I love them both.
I'm more of a cat person.

I prefer turtles.

How would you describe your sense of fashion?

I'm very fashionable.

I dress rather professionally.
I am the queen/king of jeans.

I dress rather uniquely.

Where would you prefer to shop for clothing?

Nordstrom

Filene's
Macy's

Lord and Taylor

Do you like spicy food?

I like a little kick.

No, thanks.
I love spicy food.

I like a little flavor.

Which drink would you have with dinner?

Alabama Slammer

Martini
Margarita

Gin & Tonic

Are you more spiritual or religious?

I'm way more religious.

I'm a little of both.
I'm really spiritual.

I'm more on the logical side.

Do you do a lot of traveling?

I'm a homebody.

I do travel a lot.
I travel a couple of times a year.

I wish I could travel more.

Which region of the country is most refined?

Northwest

Southwest
Northeast

Southeast

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About This Quiz

Without coming right out and asking you, there are dozens of ways to figure out where you grew up! Instead of doing something crazy like conducting an internet search about you, we've decided that having you answer some questions about yourself and where you live will be the best course of action. After you've finished, we will take our best guess about the region of the country you grew up in.

As we travel through this quiz, we will take a look at some of your traits and mannerisms. Each region of the US is full of its own personality, and we're betting that more than you think of it has rubbed off on you. Whether it's the way you respond to a compliment or the food you love to eat, the clues about the region you grew up in will bubble to the surface in your responses.

Make yourself comfortable and channel your roots. Once we see how you've responded to our questions, we will reveal the region of the US that we think you grew up in. If we get it wrong, we will be surprised. We will also suggest that you might want to rethink your location. Either way, let's have some fun!

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