Quiz: Which Jane Austen Heroine Are You?

You may never get to wear an empire waist gown or be courted by a gentleman in a cravat, but you might be more similar to one of Austen’s women than you think. Take the quiz to discover which of her characters you have the most in common with. You just picked up a new book. What is it? A how-to manual teaching you a new skill. A sweet romance about the power of true love. A lighthearted comedy with hilarious characters. An advice book detailing how to catch a man. A self-help book on creating the life of your dreams. A fantasy novel with top-tier worldbuilding. The riveting biography of a powerful woman. If you could travel to any historical era, which one would it be? The Age of Enlightenment. What’s the point of time travel if it doesn’t come with intellectual stimulation? The 19th century Regency. You’re a classic Austen girl, through and through. The Golden Age of Versailles. Big hair, yummy cake, and poofy dresses galore! The Middle Ages. You’ve always known you were meant to fawn over knights and wear your hair in long braids. The Victorian era. You ache for the days when manners were valued. The 1950s. What’s better than wearing swing skirts and swooning over Cary Grant? Some time in the future! Who wants to dwell on the past? What’s your Starbucks order of choice? Straight espresso. All that other stuff is nonsense. A lavender oatmilk latte. Creamy and floral. A white chocolate mocha. If it’s not sweet, you don’t want it. A caramel frappuccino. You’re more about the experience than the caffeine. A salted caramel cream cold brew. Sweet, but sensible. A pink drink. It’s just what you need to perk up after a long day. A chai tea latte. It feels like a big, warm hug. If your life were an album, this would be the title track. “Nice for What” by Drake “Love” by Keyshia Cole “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by Cindi Lauper “Walking on Sunshine” by Katrina and the Waves “teenage dream” by Olivia Rodrigo “Supercut” by Lorde “Stick Season” by Noah Kahan Which makeup brand is your personal fave? Rare Beauty. You love products with a message behind them. Glossier. You like to keep it natural. Charlotte Tilbury. The bougier, the better. Pat McGrath. The beautiful packaging is your fave. Clinique. You stick with the classics – if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it! Milk Makeup. If you can’t apply it in five seconds, it’s useless. L’Oreal Paris. You like accessible luxury that doesn’t sacrifice quality. Which celeb’s closet would you love to raid? Kendall Jenner. You’re all about elevated basics. Zendaya. You love to look feminine but with an edge. Sofia Richie. Luxury is your top priority. Rihanna. Your fashion choices are always bold and striking. Jennifer Aniston. You keep it laid-back. Lori Harvey. There’s never a day that you’re not dressed to the nines. Hailey Bieber. You strike the perfect balance of preppy and sporty. Your dream bouquet would be made up of… Orchids. You prefer the elegant and understated. Roses. Classic and beautiful, just like you. Peonies. The more extravagant, the better. Sunflowers. They always boost your mood. Lilies. Fragrant and unique. Tulips. The most picturesque flora. Marigolds. They’re low maintenance and light up any room. Which city matches your personality the most? London. You can be rough around the edges, but you have a heart of gold. Florence. You’re full of beauty, depth, and introspection. Paris. It’s the world standard in art, fashion, and culture – just like you! New York. The hustle and bustle may exhaust some people, but you find it energizing. Bath. It may seem a little boring from the outside, but once you’re there, you never want to leave. Los Angeles. It’s a city of dreamers, which means you fit right in. Boston. You’re smart and snappy with a strong sense of history. Time for a little honesty: What’s your most endearing (but slightly annoying) trait? You have high standards for yourself and everyone around you, but you can be overly judgmental at times. You go out of your way to be kind, but you can become a pushover if you’re not careful. You’re always looking out for the people you love, but sometimes you get too involved in their lives. You’re romantic and optimistic, but you can also veer on the side of slightly delusional. You try to keep calm in all situations, but you can end up bottling your emotions deep down inside. You’re always willing to befriend new people, but sometimes you can lack discernment and be too trusting. You’re a very logical person, but sometimes you use too much logic and not enough emotion. You Got Mostly 1s: Elizabeth Bennet of Pride and Prejudice You’re charming and quick-witted. You like to study human nature and get to know who people really are. Everyone who meets you is pleasantly surprised and left desperate to get to know you better. You admire intelligence and good character in other people. You Got Mostly 2s: Jane Bennet of Pride and Prejudice You’re all about the power of positive thinking. In such a cruel world, you’re committed to being a ray of light who always sees the best in people. You’re a genuinely good and kind person who sometimes can’t understand how other people can be wicked or dishonest. You want the best for those you love, but you might struggle to stand up for yourself. You Got Mostly 3s: Emma Woodhouse of Emma You’re confident, independent, imaginative, clever, and great at rolling with the punches. Your friends are lucky to have someone so loyal who cares as deeply about them as you do. You want to be helpful and useful, but sometimes you overstep your boundaries. However, you are always honest with yourself and willing to apologize when necessary. You Got Mostly 4s: Marianne Dashwood of Sense and Sensibility You’re an intense person who never feels anything half-heartedly, whether it’s poetry, love, or the beauty of nature. Your passion is your strength, but if you’re not careful, it can also get you into trouble. You’re learning to temper your zest for life with a little bit of maturity and prudence – not to be a killjoy, but just to save you from embarrassing moments. You Got Mostly 5s: Elinor Dashwood of Sense and Sensibility You like to live at a slow pace, doing things intentionally rather than impulsively. You show great care with every action. You highly value good character and virtuous actions in yourself and in your friends. You’re kind of a homebody and a caretaker – the one who is strong enough to say and do what needs to be said and done – but you’re also a sensitive heart who longs to be loved and cared for. You Got Mostly 6s: Catherine Morland of Northanger Abbey You have a boundless imagination and could live inside the world in your own head. You often retreat to books and movies for a sense of whimsy you can’t find in real life. Sometimes, your imagination runs away with you, leading you to misinterpret real-life events. But your good heart and sweet temperament always see you through. You Got Mostly 7s: Anne Elliot of Persuasion You struggle with being a people pleaser and sticking to what you want for your life. You’ve made plenty of mistakes and gone through plenty of hardship in your life, but you always learn from those moments, coming out stronger and wiser. You now make it your mission to use your experience to help others. At heart, you're very faithful and loyal.