Self-Test for Literature abuse

[Taliesin]

We refuse to take this test. *shudders*

[Nightshade]

This thread has been revived

And if you think you need it Readers Anonymous

[ShoutGrace]

11. I have denied or "laughed off" criticism of my reading habit.

I don't understand this at all. Any [sic] who criticizes my reading habit gets an equal and opposite reactionary criticism themselves. Knowledge is power?

I wouldn't ever be ashamed et. all concerning my desire to read about, learn from and understand more about the world around me. What kind of person criticizes the reader?

[Shannanigan]

I don't understand this at all. Any [sic] who criticizes my reading habit gets an equal and opposite reactionary criticism themselves. Knowledge is power?

I wouldn't ever be ashamed et. all concerning my desire to read about, learn from and understand more about the world around me. What kind of person criticizes the reader?

other average joes who haven't spent every free moment with their nose in a book like "some" of us () Just like we might poke fun at someone who spends every free second plugged into their ipod...and who may still be plugged into it at work or while multitasking...someone may poke fun at readers for the same I don't think it is meant to say that the people are criticizing readers for their thirst for knowledge, rather questioning a habit that appears to be an obsession.

I didn't finish the test, I got scared after too many "yes"s

[Taliesin]

*Plucks up his courage*

*tests*

1. I have read fiction when I was depressed or to cheer myself up.
2. I have gone on reading binges of an entire book or more in a day.
3. I read rapidly, often "gulping" chapters.
6. Sometimes I avoid friends or family obligations in order to read novels.
8. I often read alone.
9. I have pretended to watch television while secretly reading.
11. I have denied or "laughed off" criticism of my reading habit.
14. I seldom leave my house without a book or magazine.
18. I have neglected personal hygiene or household chores until I finished a novel.
20. I have spent money meant for necessities on books instead.
22. I have daydreamed about becoming a rich & famous writer, or "word-pusher."
23. I have attempted to check out more library books than is permitted.
24. Most of my friends are heavy fiction readers.
25. I have sometimes passed out or woken groggy or "hung-over" after a night of heavy reading.
27. I have wept, become angry or irrational because of something I read.
28. I have sometimes wished I did not read so much.
29. Sometimes I think my fiction reading is out of control.

Edit: seventeen, altogether. Seems quite sane, actually.

[JaneEyre1986]

The ones in bold are my yeses.

1. I have read fiction when I was depressed or to cheer myself up.
2. I have gone on reading binges of an entire book or more in a day.
3. I read rapidly, often "gulping" chapters.
4. I sometimes read early in the morning or before work.
5. I have hidden books in different places to sneak a chapter without being seen.
6. Sometimes I avoid friends or family obligations in order to read novels.
7. Sometimes I re-write film or television dialog as the characters speak.
8. I often read alone.
9. I have pretended to watch television while secretly reading.
10. I keep books or magazines in the bathroom for a "quick nip."
11. I have denied or "laughed off" criticism of my reading habit.
12. Heavy reading has caused conflicts with my family or spouse.
13. I am unable to enjoy myself with others unless there is a book nearby.
14. I seldom leave my house without a book or magazine.
15. When travelling, I pack a large bag full of books.
16. At a party, I will often slip off unnoticed to read.
17. Reading has made me seek haunts and companions which I would otherwise avoid.
18. I have neglected personal hygiene or household chores until I finished a novel.
19. I become nervous, disoriented, or fearful when I must spend more than 15 minutes without reading matter.
20. I have spent money meant for necessities on books instead.
21. I have sold books to support my reading "habit."
22. I have daydreamed about becoming a rich and famous writer, or "word-pusher."
23. I have attempted to check out more library books than is permitted.
24. Most of my friends are heavy fiction readers.
25. I have sometimes passed out or woken groggy or "hung-over" after a night of heavy reading.
26. I have suffered 'blackouts' or memory loss from a bout of reading.
27. I have wept, become angry or irrational because of something I read.
28. I have sometimes wished I did not read so much.
29. Sometimes I think my fiction reading is out of control.


Haha, not quite 15! But I think I still need help.

[Niamh]

What does it mean if you answered yes to more that twenty?.... best sign myself in some where and have my brain analysed!

Well what did i expect! I was caught reading The Vicar Of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith in my Business studies cass when i was Fourteen by my teacher. woops!

[Whifflingpin]

1. I have read fiction when I was depressed or to cheer myself up. - No, don't get depressed, too busy reading.
2. I have gone on reading binges of an entire book or more in a day. - That's not a binge, that's normal
3. I read rapidly, often "gulping" chapters. - No, don't gulp, just a constant stream.
4. I sometimes read early in the morning or before work. - I don't understand the phrases "early in the morning" or "going to work."
5. I have hidden books in different places to sneak a chapter without being seen. - Yes - I have books hidden behind my books
6. Sometimes I avoid friends or family obligations in order to read novels. - No friends.
7. Sometimes I re-write film or television dialog as the characters speak. - No time to watch television. tbr
8. I often read alone. - You're never alone with a book
9. I have pretended to watch television while secretly reading. - Never
10. I keep books or magazines in the bathroom for a "quick nip." - "quick nip?" No, I take my time.
11. I have denied or "laughed off" criticism of my reading habit. - I don't have a reading habit, I don't, I don't.
12. Heavy reading has caused conflicts with my family or spouse. - No, my spouse doesn't mind how heavy my books are.
13. I am unable to enjoy myself with others unless there is a book nearby. - What others?
14. I seldom leave my house without a book or magazine. - I seldom leave my house, too busy reading.
15. When travelling, I pack a large bag full of books. - ditto
16. At a party, I will often slip off unnoticed to read. - ditto
17. Reading has made me seek haunts and companions which I would otherwise avoid. - I don't seek haunts or companions, tbr.
18. I have neglected personal hygiene or household chores until I finished a novel. - Certainly not. I bath every year at Christmas whether I need to or not.
19. I become nervous, disoriented, or fearful when I must spend more than 15 minutes without reading matter. - I wouldn't know, that has never happened.
20. I have spent money meant for necessities on books instead. - Books are the only necessity.
21. I have sold books to support my reading "habit." - I have never sold books.
22. I have daydreamed about becoming a rich and famous writer, or "word-pusher." - I don't daydream, tbr.
23. I have attempted to check out more library books than is permitted. - Why, I have more books than my local library.
24. Most of my friends are heavy fiction readers. - No friends.
25. I have sometimes passed out or woken groggy or "hung-over" after a night of heavy reading. - Never
26. I have suffered 'blackouts' or memory loss from a bout of reading. - never
27. I have wept, become angry or irrational because of something I read. - Wot. me irrational? certainly not.
28. I have sometimes wished I did not read so much. - never
29. Sometimes I think my fiction reading is out of control. - No

So, only 1point, that's OK - no problem at all.

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[JaneEyre1986]

Haha, that made me laugh out loud.

[Nightshade]

oh bless whiffling... I think you really need to check out RA

tbr now that is a nice new word

[Annamariah]

... And I don't have enough time to read half as much as I'd like to! :O

1. I have read fiction when I was depressed or to cheer myself up. (Very often)
2. I have gone on reading binges of an entire book or more in a day. (Sometimes several books in one day)
3. I read rapidly, often "gulping" chapters. (I can read very fast, though I don't read so fast that I'd miss something!)
4. I sometimes read early in the morning or before work. (Used to do this every day when I was younger... Now only, if I don't have to go too early)
5. I have hidden books in different places to sneak a chapter without being seen.
6. Sometimes I avoid friends or family obligations in order to read novels.
8. I often read alone.
9. I have pretended to watch television while secretly reading.
11. I have denied or "laughed off" criticism of my reading habit. (My parents used to tell me that I'm addicted and two books should be quite enough for one day )
12. Heavy reading has caused conflicts with my family or spouse.
14. I seldom leave my house without a book or magazine.
15. When travelling, I pack a large bag full of books.
19. I become nervous, disoriented, or fearful when I must spend more than 15 minutes without reading matter. (15 minutes is a bit exaggerated, but when it comes to a bit longer periods of time, then yes)
26. I have suffered 'blackouts' or memory loss from a bout of reading. (Erm... What day is it? It happens especially in summer)
27. I have wept, become angry or irrational because of something I read. (I don't think that's very unusual... At least I do it quite a lot)

[EAP]

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