Are you an optimist or a pessimist?

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.

You want to buy a shirt 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 son unlucky?

You get an 'A'/10 in an exam. Do you think:

• a. Wow, I'm really good!

• b. I was lucky with the questions.

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!

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

• a.There must be a simple solution to this.

• b. I just don't understand computers. I give up.

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!

A friend you haven't seen for months says "You're looking good". Do you think:

• a. Yes he's right. Nice of him to notice.

• b. Does he really mean it or is he just being nice?