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QUIZ: How Creative Are You?

Kanye? Picasso? You?
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CREATIVITY IS THE magic that makes the world a more interesting place.

There are lots of ways creativity can manifest itself – it’s not just about being able to paint a pretty picture, it’s about how your mind works.

Reckon you’re a creative bod? Summon up all your best ideas and let’s find out…

1. Yikes. Panic stations. You've left it to the last minute to get a birthday gift for your other half. What do you do?
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Voucher. Always a voucher
The books they've been circling in the Sunday supplements for the past few months

A collage of old photos of you two in a lovely frame
The old reliables: chocolates, fragrance, a nice card
2. You're late for work - AGAIN. What excuse do you pull out of the bag for your boss?
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"A zebra was let loose on the M50 and traffic was mad."
"Where was I? Well, I was getting these croissants for you!"

Sneak in and pretend you've been there for ages
"My alarm clock didn't go off."
3. What were you like in school?
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A bit of a dreamer
Chatterbox in chief

Ah, stuck the head down and got on with it
When I was actually there, I was okay
4. Pick your favourite room.

5. How would you describe your dress sense?
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Hmm... Eclectic is probably the word
Function over fashion
6. Pick a quote to live by.
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Creativity is knowing how to hide your sources
Creativity takes courage

The worst enemy to creativity is self-doubt
You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have
7. And finally... Which picture do you like the best?
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Swirls
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Squares
Answer all the questions to see your result!
You scored out of !
You're... Super creative!
Whatever your chosen medium - be it art, words, or even an inventive excuse every now and again - you're very creative. Keep up the good work, your imagination will thank you.
Share your result:
You scored out of !
You're... Very creative!
You're always being told you're full of bright ideas, aren't you? And people aren't wrong either - you're like a lightbulb factory.
Share your result:
You scored out of !
You have your moments...
Flashes of inspired creativity seem to strike you every now and again, but you need a little bit of work to get that spark into your everyday life.
Share your result:
You scored out of !
Your creativity needs work...
Creativity is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets. Free your mind and let your imagination run riot. Who knows what might happen?
Share your result:

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