Americans are the most charitable people in the world and they give more donations than any other country in the world by a large margin. A very significant and interesting book, “Who Gives in America”, by Authur Brooks documents our charitable giving statistics and habits. He concludes that our high level of personal charity is a major reason we are so prosperous as individuals and as a nation. This survey was taken from data presented in his book.
Take this quiz to find out how well you match with typical charitable Americans. For each question you answer yes, score one point. Add up your points at the end of the quiz and then compare yourself with other charitable people.
1. Are you a woman? 1 point
2. Are you over 30 years old? 1 point
3. Do you attend church at least once a week? 1 point
4. Do you pray every day? 1 point
5. Do you think religious beliefs matter? 1 point
6. Are your religious views conservative? 1 point
7. Do you live in a Red (Republican voting) state? 1 point
8. Are you a political conservative? 1 point
9. Do you believe that government is spending too much on welfare? 1 point
10. Do you believe that government should not redistribute money through taxes? 1 point
11. Is your income rising? 1 point
12. Do you consider yourself an entrepreneur? 1 point
13. Are you poor but working and not on welfare? 1 point
14. Is your income over one hundred thousand dollars per year? 1 point
15. Do you volunteer when asked? 1 point
16. Do you give to charity? 1 point
17. Are you part of a two parent family with children? 1 point
18. Did or do your parents volunteer? 1 point
19. Did or do your parents give to charity? 1 point
20. Do you consider yourself happy and optimistic? 1 point
Score
Less than 5 points - If you give to charity, you are an exception to most people like you.
5-10 points – You might give to charity if you or someone you know depends on it.
10-15 points – You probably have given to charity in the past but it really is not your thing.
15-20 points – Congratulations you are one of the exceptional Americans who bless the world by their giving.
Millions of Americans with all kinds of backgrounds give for many different reasons and all of them greatly benefit those around them. This quiz is presented just as an interesting survey showing the most typical type of people who give. There are many non-typical people in America who greatly bless others by their individual charity. The conclusions of this quiz are not meant to marginalize or demean anyone’s personal giving motives or habits. We celebrate and thank everyone who is concerned with others and helps those in need. You might like to help those whom we help. Click on our logo to find out. We welcome any comments you might have.