Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz

You are a Bette -- "I must be strong"

Bettes are direct, self-reliant, self-confident, and protective.

• * Stand up for yourself... and me.   
• * Be confident, strong, and direct.   
• * Don't gossip about me or betray my trust.    
• * Be vulnerable and share your feelings. See and acknowledge my tender, vulnerable side.   
• * Give me space to be alone.   
• * Acknowledge the contributions I make, but don't flatter me.   
• * I often speak in an assertive way. Don't automatically assume it's a personal attack.   
• * When I scream, curse, and stomp around, try to remember that's just the way I am.

• * being independent and self-reliant   
• * being able to take charge and meet challenges head on   
• * being courageous, straightforward, and honest   
• * getting all the enjoyment I can out of life   
• * supporting, empowering, and protecting those close to me   
• * upholding just causes

• * overwhelming people with my bluntness; scaring them away when I don't intend to   
• * being restless and impatient with others' incompetence   
• * sticking my neck out for people and receiving no appreciation for it   
• * never forgetting injuries or injustices   
• * putting too much pressure on myself   
• * getting high blood pressure when people don't obey the rules or when things don't go right

• * are independent; have an inner strength and a fighting spirit   
• * are sometimes loners   
• * seize control so they won't be controlled   
• * figure out others' weaknesses   
• * attack verbally or physically when provoked   
• * take charge in the family because they perceive themselves as the strongest, or grow up in difficult or abusive surroundings

• * are often loyal, caring, involved, and devoted   
• * are sometimes overprotective   
• * can be demanding, controlling, and rigid