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<h1>Going to Extremes</h1>

<h2>Hit the road</h2>

<h3>Are you a holiday horror?</h3>

<p>Are you the best news since cheap flights, or would most people rather have an orc for a room-mate than get stuck with you? Whether you spend your hols with friends or family, it's time to discover the truth.</p>

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<h4>1 How would you describe your behaviour on holiday?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> I'm even more laid back than usual.<input type="radio" name="q1"><br>
<b>B.</b>Of course I'm snappy. My routine's been upset.<input type="radio" name="q1"></p>

<h4>2 What's the earliest time it's safe to speak to you?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> As soon as I'm conscious.<input type="radio" name="q2"><br>
<b>B.</b>Be very afraid until after midday.<input type="radio" name="q2"></p>

<h4>3 Do you enjoy trying local cuisine?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> Python risotto &#150; yum!<input type="radio" name="q3"><br>
<b>B.</b>You're always safe with egg and chips.<input type="radio" name="q3"></p>

<h4>4 Are you keen on seeing the sights in exotic places?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> Temples, museums, waterfalls &#150; let me at them.<input type="radio" name="q4"><br>
<b>B.</b>Beaches and bars look the same wherever you go.<input type="radio" name="q4"></p>

<h4>5 Who's in charge in your holiday party?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> We talk over what to do each day and go with the majority.<input type="radio" name="q5"><br>
<b>B.</b>Moi.<input type="radio" name="q5"></p>

<h4>6 What do you do if something's wrong with food or accommodation?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> Try to find a solution through polite discussion.<input type="radio" name="q6"><br>
<b>B.</b>Give the manager a piece of my mind, loudly, in public.<input type="radio" name="q6"></p>

<h4>7 How much luggage do you take?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> A case I can carry and a small backpack.<input type="radio" name="q7"><br>
<b>B.</b>Three porters can usually handle it.<input type="radio" name="q7"></p>

<h4>8 Are you ever accused of talking people's ears off?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> I enjoy a good conversation, but I know when to stop.<input type="radio" name="q8"><br>
<b>B.</b>Never. As I was saying, in my view the International Monetary policy is &#133;<input type="radio" name="q8"></p>

<h4>9 Are you careful with your belongings?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> Yes. It's such a hassle to lose anything.<input type="radio" name="q9"><br>
<b>B.</b>Money belts make me look fat. I keep my passport in my back pocket.<input type="radio" name="q9"></p>

<h4>10 Have you every got disastrously drunk on holiday?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> Certainly not.<input type="radio" name="q10"><br>
<b>B.</b>Not me. I've had some cracking hangovers though.<input type="radio" name="q10"></p>

<h4>11 Are you ever ripped off?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> I can spot a tout a mile off.<input type="radio" name="q11"><br>
<b>B.</b>This charming man says he can sell me some real gold jewellery.<input type="radio" name="q11"></p>

<h4>12 Have you ever been badly sunburned?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> No, I cover up at midday and use a sunscreen.<input type="radio" name="q12"><br>
<b>B.</b>Being burned to blazes is the only way to get a decent tan.<input type="radio" name="q12"></p>

<h4>13 Do you learn a few phrases of the local language before travelling?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> Yes, people always appreciate it if you can speak their language.<input type="radio" name="q13"><br>
<b>B.</b>Why bother? They all speak English, especially if you shout.<input type="radio" name="q13"></p>

<h4>14 Are you a sunbed hogger?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> I take whatever's available in the morning.<input type="radio" name="q14"><br>
<b>B.</b>What's wrong with going out at 3am to liberate a few towels?<input type="radio" name="q14"></p>

<h4>15 Do you find holidays stressful?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> No, as long as everyone keeps their cool.<input type="radio" name="q15"><br>
<b>B.</b>The others make me anxious or angry most of the time.<input type="radio" name="q15"></p>

<h4>16 Do you enjoy testing your physical limits on holiday?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> Not unless my companions share the same interests.<input type="radio" name="q16"><br>
<b>B.</b>These wimps complain about mountain biking uphill in a hailstorm. Pathetic!<input type="radio" name="q16"></p>

<h4>17 Are you reliable when it comes to catching planes or trains?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> I build in enough time in case I'm delayed.<input type="radio" name="q17"><br>
<b>B.</b>Seasoned travellers never turn up until the last minute. And I've only missed a plane once. OK, twice.<input type="radio" name="q17"></p>

<h4>18 Do you snore?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> Only when I lie on my back, and I stop if you prod me.<input type="radio" name="q18"><br>
<b>B.</b>So they say, but that's their problem.<input type="radio" name="q18"></p>

<h4>19 Do you let personal hygiene slip when you're away?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> It's more important to shower daily when you're in a hot climate.<input type="radio" name="q19"><br>
<b>B.</b>One pair of pants is enough for a week.<input type="radio" name="q19"></p>

<h4>20 Are you an expert packer?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> I've got it down to a fine art, and take just what I need for hot/cool/wet weather.<input type="radio" name="q20"><br>
<b>B.</b>If I don't take the right stuff, someone else will have to give me theirs.<input type="radio" name="q20"></p>

<h4>21 Can you cope with insects abroad?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> I use a repellent if they're a problem.<input type="radio" name="q21"><br>
<b>B.</b>I'm a mass of bites, then I scratch until they bleed.<input type="radio" name="q21"></p>

<h4>22 Do you like music all day?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> I use headphones, or check that everyone else wants to hear it.<input type="radio" name="q22"><br>
<b>B.</b>Love me, love my ghetto-blaster.<input type="radio" name="q22"></p>

<h4>23 Who cooks and tidies up when you're away?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> We take it in turns.<input type="radio" name="q23"><br>
<b>B.</b>I don't go on holiday to work.<input type="radio" name="q23"></p>

<h4>24 Do you ever have an upset stomach on holiday?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> I'm careful to take basic hygiene precautions.<input type="radio" name="q24"><br>
<b>B.</b>Yup. And when I get the squits, the whole world knows it.<input type="radio" name="q24"></p>

<h4>25 Do you take a good guide book?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> Always. The right one can be a fantastic source of inside information.<input type="radio" name="q25"><br>
<b>B.</b>There's very little I don't know already, thank you.<input type="radio" name="q25"></p>

<h4>26 Do you get up early on holiday?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> Only if we're going off on a long trip for the day.<input type="radio" name="q26"><br>
<b>B.</b>7am sharp, then I wake the others for a brisk walk before breakfast.<input type="radio" name="q26"></p>

<h4>27 Or perhaps you prefer to lie-in?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> Now and then, but I'm easy about it.<input type="radio" name="q27"><br>
<b>B.</b>Only until lunch. The others don't mind whispering so as not to disturb me.<input type="radio" name="q27"></p>

<h4>28 Do you ever flirt with waiters/waitresses?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> Grow up! Just because they're friendly doesn't mean they fancy me.<input type="radio" name="q28"><br>
<b>B.</b>Not half! You should see them jump when I pinch their bums.<input type="radio" name="q28"></p>

<h4>29 Have you ever had a serious accident on holiday?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> No. I don't take daft risks just because I'm away from home.<input type="radio" name="q29"><br>
<b>B.</b>I could have sworn I was ready to slalom, until they brought me home on a stretcher.<input type="radio" name="q29"></p>

<h4>30 How do you manage your holiday money?</h4>

<p><b>A.</b> I set a generous budget and enjoy treating others.<input type="radio" name="q30"><br>
<b>B.</b>I disappear to the loo just as the bill arrives.<input type="radio" name="q30"></p>

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