How'd You Do?

Fri., Dec. 17, 1999

Total your points for questions 1-8. The number you come up with will tell you what kind of a gamer you are!

30-40: You are a true-blue girly-girl. You love to chat online with your friends, and you're sensitive to others. Friends love your fashion sense and the way you talk with people. The Backstreet Boy you are most compatible with is cuddly Howie.

20-29: As far as you're concerned, variety is the spice of life. One day, you might unwind with a little Goldeneye, but another day, you might spend hours on a girl's Web site. Friends love your flexibility and your varied interests. The Backstreet Boy you are most compatible with is diplomat Brian.

9-19: You are a hardcore gaming mama. You quake with joy to feel the power of the joystick in your hand. You are independent and don't care what people think of you. You go, girl! The Backstreet Boy you are most compatible with is racy A.J.

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