Are you a take-charge gal? Is being in control the way you roll--or does taking the lead totally freak you out? GL's quiz can pinpoint how you master your universe.

No doubt about it--a confident, assertive attitude truly can get you ahead in life. On the flip side, being a micro-managing "me" monster is pretty much a total turn-off. The secret is to strike a balance between the two. But, first, you've gotta figure out where you stand....

1) You overhear your girls Taylor and Tanya planning a huge surprise party for your birthday, What do you do? A) Confront them by saying, "Guys, you know I hate surprises! I'm cool with your hosting my party, but I really want to do the planning so everything's perfect." B) Start surfing WebMD to find the right disease to fake--you're way too reserved to deal with all that attention. C) Grin from ear to ear, and vow not to let on that you know about the bash in the works.

2) Joshua, the hunk in English class, just broke up with his GE Every girl you know is trying to catch his eye. What's your move? A) You strut right on up to him and say, "On Friday, you're taking me to see Mission: Impossible III." B) Bury your head in your knapsack and pretend you're looking for a pen every time he's within 20 feet of your desk. C) Break the ice by smiling, then ask him how his book report is coming along.

3) What song would best describe your personality vibe? A) "Extraordinary'" by Liz Phair. Not that you're one to brag or anything, but if the song fits ... B) "Because of You" by Kelly Clarkson. You can relate--it's so hard to stick your neck out and take risks. C) "Unwritten" by Natasha Bedingfield. You're open to wherever life takes ya.

4) Your big bro Tim has been wrestling all day with his new iMac. You give the sitch a passing glance, and you're pretty sure the prob is that he hasn't correctly sat up his e-mail account. You offer your assistance by: A) Shoving him out of the way and saying, "Let me do it, dummy." B) Shrugging, "I think I know why you can't get your e-mail to send, but I'm probably wrong." C) Asking if he's tried following the automated e-mail set-up. If not, he should give that a try.

5) Your girl Samantha wants to lose a little poundage, so she's asked your advice on how to get started. You: A) Design a full-on diet regimen for her, then drill her through a five-mile run every day after school. B) Tell her you have no clue whatsoever, since you can't stop shoving Cheetos into your own face. C) Suggest she check out GL to snag the best-for-her eating and exercise tips.

6) Your mom's decided to redo the old crib, and she's starting with your room. Today, you came home from school to discover she'd fouled your floor with a heinous limegreen shag rug. How do you deal? A) You erupt into a heavy-duty hissy, accusing her of dissing your rights, and scream until she grounds you. B) You suck it up. It's her house--you just live there. C) You say, "Mom, thanks for the new rug--it's not my taste, though. Could we pick out another?"

7) When it comes to fast-food runs, you always have it your way--at Burger King. Just this once, though, your crew votes to change things up and go south of the border to Taco Bell. While they're chowin' down on Nachos BellGrande, you: A) Fume, and refuse to eat. B) Pretend to nibble on a Gordita Baja. Why ruin everybody else's meal by confessing you hate spicy food? C) Dig into a Fiesta Taco Salad. Not bad.

8) Your history teacher has broken the class into groups for a quarter-long Civil War project. What's your work style? A) Run the show, of course. You assign everybody a different battle to cover, then crack the whip to make sure they do their duties. B) Get busy researching so you don't sound dopey during group discussions. C) Learn as much as you can, while having fun as a group.

9) Your BF Tommy blows his allowance on a pair of faux pearl studs for you. The first time you wear them, though, they turn your ears green. What do you do? A) Tell Tommy, "I can't believe you bought me cheap earrings--I only wear 14-carat gold!" B) Suffer and wear 'em anyway, but only when he's around. C) 'Fess up by saying, "I love the earrings you got me, but I feel really bad--you didn't know I'm allergic to metal! Do you mind if we take them back to the store and trade them for a different pair?"

10) You're shopping with your sis Becca, who's saved to splurge on a rockin' pair of jeans. You think she should try on True Religion, but she goes for Hudsons instead. When Becca models them, they do look awesome. You say: A) "Ugh. You never take my advice." B) Nothing. It's her money and her choice. C) "Those look really fab on you!"

SCORING

MOSTLY A'S BOSSY BABE

Hey, gutsy gal! It's cool to speak your mind and go for what you want. But there's a big diff between being daring and being domineering. You can't force others to do everything your way. Shriek-fests and poutin' parties won't get you very far, either. Chances are, when you try to control a scenario, you're doing it because you want things to work out for all involved. Take that history project--you want to supervise so everyone in the group will get a groovy grade. But you've gotta realize, by telling all your buds what to do, you're strangling the fun right outta the process. Although you mean well, take-charge chicks kinda come off as abrasive.

CHECK YOURSELF Change up your vibe by listening a little more. Rather than rushing in to declare your stance, give friends a chance to have their input. Put yourself in the other girl's kicks. Go with the flow more often, instead of trying to control everything. You'll be way more chilled, and people will better respond to your advice.

MOSTLY B'S SUPER-MEEK SISTAH

When it comes to serving up an opinion, you're a little uncomfy. And timid chicks are often thought of as, not shy, but stuck-up. When you don't share your likes, dislikes and feelings, it can come off as if you think you're "too good" to join in the convo. We get that you're probably worried your ideas might seem lame, so you keep them to yourself. But your thoughts are as important as anyone's. You have an absolute right to express yourself. So let loose with your idea on how to make more money at the class car wash this year. People will respect you for your input.

CHECK YOURSELF Get in the swing of talking about things by expressing one new opinion today. You can say something as simple as, "1 really liked that mac-and-cheese we had in the caf." Or, you can tell your secret crush, "Hey, I like your T-shirt!" The point isn't to make the most incredible, groundbreaking statement ever--it's to realize others are interested in and accepting of what you say--'cause they are.

MOSTLY C'S GOOD-BALANCE GAL

Girl, you are so down with walkin' the line between control cah-razy and zipped lips. You line up life's little elements to increase your chances of getting your way, but you also know when to back off. Props for thinking about how your words affect people. You've got a knack for tact--you get your point across without getting all uppity. This kind of 'rude will win you fans--and you deserve 'em.

CHECK YOURSELF Make sure everyone in your airspace treats you with the same fairness and understanding you give out in spades. Life's a two-way street--and when you put out your best toward others, you oughta get as good as you give.