Could You Make It as a Gladiator?

By: Tori Highley

5 Min Quiz

Image: The Movie DB

About This Quiz

Gladiators look like heroes in the movies, inspiring figures of health and leadership. In real life, they worked hard for their survival. Take this quiz to find out if you could handle the life of a gladiator.

How do you build muscle at the gym?

Bench presses

Free weights
Running with ankle weights

Yoga

What do you wear on your feet to go running?

I go running barefoot to build up the skin under my feet.

I wear "barefoot" running shoes.
Normal tennis shoes

My Converse sneakers

How do you handle a scraped knee?

Barely notice it.

I throw a bit of gauze and some duct tape on it.
Bandages from my trusty first aid kit.

I faint, hit my head on the way down, and require an emergency room visit.

What do you eat with a fresh loaf of bread?

Olive oil and fruit

Honey
Cheese or butter

Smear of cream cheese

Which martial arts do you prefer?

Mixed martial arts

Boxing
Karate

Tai Chi

As a gladiator, which Roman deity would you pray to?

Minerva, goddess of wisdom

Mars, god of war
Fortuna, goddess of luck

Pluto, god of death

What happens when someone suddenly tosses a football your way?

I catch it like a pro.

I fumble, but I catch it.
I hit the ball away because I saw it too late to catch it.

It hits me in the face.

How many hours do you currently work out?

3-4 hours a day

1-2 hours a day
Half an hour every day

I work out once a month.

Which weapon would you choose to fight with?

Spears

Daggers
Swords

Trident

Have you ever punched anyone?

I have gotten in a few serious fights.

I've punched once or twice, but it never turned into a brawl.
I punched one person back in middle school. It was a big mistake.

Never! I'm a pacifist.

Where do you find your dates?

On Tinder and OKCupid

I meet people at a bar.
I've only dated a few people, and I was set up by mutual friends.

I've only asked people out at coffee shops and bookstores, and they rarely say yes.

Can you follow orders?

I'm practically a Marine.

I don't like orders, but I can follow them when I have to.
I'll only take orders from someone I respect.

I hate when people tell me what to do.

Which material is your favorite to wear?

Leather

Wool
Cotton

Synthetic blends

Which basic luxury could you absolutely not give up?

Running water

Toilet paper
Ice water

My phone

How do you feel about doctors?

They exist for a reason, and I will follow their directions.

I'm not a huge fan, but I see them when I need to.
I love doctors. I call them all the time, just to make sure I don't have cancer or anything.

I hate seeing the doctor. I only go when I can see death on my doorstep.

Which do you desire the most?

To entertain

Fame
Fortune

Love

Where do you get your protein after a work out?

Tofu scramble

Protein bars
Smoothies with egg yolk additions

Steak and eggs

Which subject was your favorite in school?

Theatre

Physical education
History

English

Which vegetable do you hate the most?

Tomatoes

Squash
Celery

Olives

What is your drink of choice?

Water

Red wine
Beer

Soda pop

Which fruit is your favorite with dessert?

Figs

Pomegranates
Blood oranges

Bananas

Which meat would you eat every night?

Fish

Oysters
Chicken

Steak

What do you think the Ancient Romans used sponges for?

Toilet paper

Bathing and exfoliating
Painting

Washing dishes

Which emperor of Rome is your favorite?

Commodus

Nero
Julius Caesar

Zeus

What kind of shape are you in?

I have a very strong core, although I definitely have a layer of body fat on me.

I'm very muscled, with a low body fat percentage.
I'm fairly average, with a normal amount of body fat and a normal amount of strength.

I'm pretty weak.

What would you do to add calcium to your diet naturally?

Chew on burnt sticks

Drink milk
Eat almonds

Drink orange juice

Which sporting event do you enjoy watching the most?

Wrestling

Hockey
The Olympics

Baseball

How many roommates can you share a room with?

As long as I have my own bunk, it could be up to 30 or 40 people.

I can probably stand living with 2-3 people in the same room.
I don't think I could share a room with more than one person.

I can't live with other people. I have to have my own room.

Can you take a punch?

Absolutely. Taking a punch often leaves the other person open and vulnerable.

I could, but I wouldn't be happy about it.
It would enrage me.

I can't even take a paper cut.

Because Ancient Roman rank was shown with clothing, what casual Roman wear would you choose?

Cream tunic

White toga
Blue tunic

Purple toga

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