Being 100 percent truthful can be a struggle. Nobody is perfect, but little acts of dishonesty add up. Take this quiz to see if you’re a straight shooter or need a crash course in ethics!

1. Your friend’s BF is your new lab partner. He suggests that you two create some chemistry of your own. What do you tell your bud?
a. You casually mention his flirtatiousness -- you’d never let a guy come between a friendship.
b. Nothing. You don’t even tell her you’re taking chemistry this year.
c. You gush about how fun the class is … without all the deets.

2. The fro-yo server owes you $5 in change but hands you a $20 by mistake. What do you do?
a. Treat your friends next time so the money goes back to the shop.
b. Immediately return the dough for correct change.
c. Dance with joy!

3. Your friend comes out of the dressing room in a pair of not-so-flattering jeans. What do you say when she asks your opinion?
a. “They look fine. If you like them, buy them.”
b. “You look amazing! Great find!”
c. “Let’s look for a better-fitting style.”

4. You have plans with friends, but your crush asks you out. Your pals will freak if you cancel for a guy. You tell them …
a. “I have a cold. Sorry!”
b. “My crush asked me out! Please understand. I really like him.”
c. “I guess I’ll have to go to the movies with you guys. Right?”

5. While waiting to meet with your algebra teacher, you spot a copy of the big test -- with answers -- on her desk. You …
a. Copy as much as you can into your notebook.
b. Glance at it and make mental notes to aid in your studying.
c. Grab it. The ultimate cheat sheet!

ANSWER KEY
Add up your points to find out where you, um, lie on the honesty scale.

Question 1
a: 1
b: 3
c: 2

Question 2
a: 2
b: 1
c: 3

Question 3
a: 3
b: 2
c: 1

Question 4
a: 3
b: 1
c: 2

Question 5
a: 2
b: 1
c: 3

5-8 points
Your conscience guides you to do the right thing. You’d rather sleep at night than worry that you haven’t been honest with friends and family … and yourself.

8-12 points
You could use a crash course in ethics. You fib to avoid awkward moments, but that could backfire if people discover you’re not totally honest.

12-15 points
Um, you lie so easily that you probably don’t know fact from fiction in your own life. It’s time to evaluate why it’s so hard to just speak the truth.