Ever found yourself weighing the pros and cons of dropping a class, trying to figure out if the pain of the course is worth replacing it with another one? Or maybe you’re in the middle of a semester, trying to find out if you can tough it out with this one, or call it quits… Well, fear not, because this quiz is made for you! Answer 9 questions, and you can find out for sure if you should drop this course!

You’ll figure your fate out by answering multiple-choice questions with choices from (A), (B), (C), and (D). Be sure to count whichever letter you receive most, and check your answer based on the corresponding response!

#1. Upon reading the syllabus, what is your immediate first reaction?

(A) Wow, this is so exciting!

(B) Easy-to-read calendar… Assignments all listed… Pretty straightforward. 

(C) This isn’t weighed super fairly… But I suppose it’s doable. 

(D) Hold on, why is this thing 30 pages long? And why are we using four different websites to learn material, review modules, and submit work? And why do we have a single assignment, a midterm, and then the final? 

#2. How far is it from your previous classes?

(A) A doable walk. With UofT time and an hour in-between, I have enough time to stop for a pick-me-up and a coffee!

(B) If I jog a little, I’m sure to make it… Besides, the professor won’t mind… right?

(C) Didn’t check the location when I picked the class. DEFINITELY regret it now. 

(D) Not making it. Might as well give up and skip. I mean, the slides are all posted…

#3. Is this a required class?

(A) Fortunately, no! 

(B) Fortunately, yes!

(C) Unfortunately, no.

(D) Unfortunately, yes. 

#4. Which of these options best summarize your feelings towards the course content in three words?

(A) Delighted, engaged, passionate. 

(B) Calm, peaceful, productive. 

(B) Anxious, dreadful, tired.

(C) Falling asleep. Constantly. 

#5. What are you thinking about and doing when attending this class?

(A) The course content, the current material being covered, taking notes… I mean, what else?

(B) Being productive by doing other homework when I zone out. When I zone back in though, I’m always ready to go!

(C) Zoning out occasionally thinking about what I’m going to eat for my next meal… But then snapping back into it.

(D) Gone. By that, I mean asleep, or not attending. Or just staring blankly at my empty notes in front of me. (No judgment. We’ve all been there!)

#6. What best summarizes your feelings about the class atmosphere and the professor?

(A) Super engaging! I’m surrounded by great people and I love the way the class is taught. 

(B) Sometimes it can be a bit boring, but the material itself can be enough to engage me.

(C) Not super fun. Either it’s the course material or the lack of engagement from the professor. 

(D) Again: see above. 

#7. How do you feel doing the assignments for this class?

(A) Always a breeze. Whether it’s the difficulty or the enjoyment I derive from it, it’s never a bore.

(B) Having a full to-do list can be frustrating, but I’m willing to put in what effort I can to succeed in this class.

(C) A struggle. I hate doing them. 

(D) What assignments? 

#8. What are your friends like in this class?

(A) Great! I have an established friend group that studies together and texts a bunch. We always sit together!

(B) Content with my lonesome self. Sometimes I’ll chat with the same one or two people.  

(C) Friends? What friends? 

(D) Nonexistent. (It’s okay, I’ll be your friend.) 

#9. Last but certainly not least: do YOU think you should drop this course?

(A) Never in a million years!

(B) Thought about it, but I probably won’t. 

(C) I’m considering it now. (Thanks to my stellar quiz, I hope!) 

(D) Absolutely. (Virtual fist bump!) 

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Responses: 

Mostly ‘A’s: This is YOUR sign from the universe NOT to drop the class! Clearly you’re enjoying it, or at least somewhat finding it pleasant. Not sure why you’re taking a quiz if you should drop or not, but if you were even remotely considering it, this is an affirmation from the universe not to! Good luck!

Mostly ‘B’s: Hmm… You can definitely tough it out. Doesn’t seem too rough, and it seems like you’re enjoying it for the most part. I believe in you! You can do it! Treat yourself to a nice coffee or snack the day of your class, and you got this!

Mostly ‘C’s: Definitely consider dropping your class… Seems like a real drag. I mean, if it’s not required, why are you in it? There are other classes you can definitely take that’ll probably appeal to you more! Or even just having a break (if your schedule allows) is always nice. Best of luck to you and your endeavors!

Mostly ‘D’s: What are you still doing here? Go drop that class already. Make it official on Acorn. Seems like it’s causing you more trouble than it’s worth! Unless it’s required. Then… best not to cite a newspaper quiz as your reason why… In any case, wasn’t me!