Are you cool with change? Can you snowboard smoothly over all the unexpected twists and turns 2007 is bound to throw your way--or does the idea of change totally wipe you out?

Hello, 2007! You can bet this year's gonna be jam-packed with tons of fun, just like you had planned, as well as some of life's little (groovy and not-so-groovy) surprises. Are you ready to face the challenge of change straight-up and head-on? Or does the thought of dealing with a curveball send you divin' under the covers?

Break out the ballpoint, and take our quiz to find out how well you do when life shifts outta the blue. Then chew on some advice on how to be totally chill when your world takes on a new spin ....

1 You and your BF Jake were all cute and cozy under the mistletoe last week. Today? He shocked your socks off by breaking up with you in an e-mail. Your very first thought? A) "What a weasel! Good riddance! Jake is so not worthy of one second of my time." B) "Maybe he's confused and doesn't mean it. I should call his BFF Mike to find out what's really up." C) "He can't just kick me to the curb. I have a say in this matter, too! I don't care what he says--we're still dating. So there!"

2 Your mom's new job means a major move to another state. Are you psyched about your first day at a poppin'-fresh school this January? A) Psyched? Try terrified. You have no clue how to dress, act or breathe. B) Big-time! You're always up for an awesome adventure. C) Li'l bit--you're trying to go with the flow. First day of school, you've decided you'll just be yourself and see what the kids and teachers are like.

3 You were way jazzed to make basketball cheerleading. First day back at school, though, you find out the cheering squad's been axed due to icky budget cuts. How do you deal? A) You shrug it off. It's a bummer but, hey, you'll have time to take guitar lessons. B) You go into mega-pout mode and refuse to even consider a new activity. You wanted to cheer. End of story. C) You ask the coach if you and your buds could raise funds--you know, the bake sale thing!--for the squad.

4 Your 'rents tell you they're pulling an Angelina and adopting a baby girl. What's your biggest concern? A) That you won't be able to spend enough time with your new baby sis. B) That your parents will get so involved with the baby that they'll totally forget you're alive. C) That you might turn into a built-in babysitter, but you'll roll with things as they happen.

5 You've been beyond looking forward to hitting the slopes Saturday with your BFF Caitlin's fam. Friday night, you come down with a gruesome case o' the flu. Should you suck it up and still go skiing? A) Nope, that's way selfish--you'll make everybody else sick, too! B) Sure. The cold mountain air will probably bring down your 102-degree fever. C) Gotta play it by ear. If you still feel skunky in the a.m., you'll pass.

6 You're watching TLC's What Not to Wear with your BFF for the zillionth time when Amy suddenly squeals, "Let me do a head-to-toe makeover on you!" Are you into it? A) Kindasorta. It's no biggie. If you don't dig the look she gives ya, you can just go back to the original you. B) Yes, indeedy. You are so down with sporting a new look. C) No way! What if you turn out all Godzilla's granddaughter?

7 You sooo aced your audition for The Wizard of Oz. You're sure your drama teacher will cast you as Dorothy. You stop shining up your red ballet flats long enough to check the final cast list-and it turns out you only made Munchkin. How do you deal? A) You stomp off to find Teach and huff, "There's been some mistake here. I am Dorothy!" B) You shake off the disappointment. Even with a small part, you'll have a total blast. C) You vow to become better onstage by learning all you can in this show. If ya work hard enough, next time you'll snag the lead!

8 You think your crush Charlie is taking you to Friendly's for a three-scoop hot fudge sundae but, instead, you end up at the ice rink. You're mindblown 'cause you can't skate a lick. What's your move? A) You tell Charlie you have a rare foot ailment. No way are you letting him watch you crash harder than Paris Hilton's CD sales. C) You 'fess up to your lack of mad skills and say, "I'll give it a shot if you hold my hand." C) You cruise onto the ice. The more you fall, the more you and Charlie will laugh!

9 Which star's style vibe inspires you big-time? A) Carrie Underwood. She usually sticks to classic jeans-and-a-tee. B) Lindsay Lohan. Red today, blonde tomorrow, brunette next week--you dig how daring she is! C) Hilary Duff. She totally tries out trends, but never goes overboard.

10 Your English grades are so groovy, your teacher recommends you switch to a super-tough honors class. Do you make the move? A) Heck yeah! You are so up for the challenge! B) Nope. You're not sure you could handle it, so why take a chance? C) You'll give it a shot. If you feel like you're in over your head, you can switch back,

ADD 'EM UP TO FIND OUT WHERE
YOU LAND ON THE GL CHANGE-O-METER!

1. A-3, B-2, C-1              6. A-2, B-3, C-1
2. A-1, B-3, C-2              7. A-1, B-2, C-3
3. A-3, B-1, C-2              8. A-1, B-2, C-3
4. A-3, B-1, C-2              9. A-1, B-3, C-2
5. A-3, B-1, C-2             10. A-3, B-1, C-2

24-30 Points

CHAMELEON

You're the kind of gal who thrives on change--it makes life fun, lab and fascinating! You have a way positive 'tude when you're handed the unexpected. Yep, when life tosses you lemons, you set up that lemonade stand. The secret to your success? You've got confidence to burn and you totally believe you can handle whatever comes your way--the good stuff and the not-so-good stuff. All you've gotta do is keep two things in mind: 1) Don't let that sense of self-assurance make you take wacky unnecessary risks. Just because an opportunity comes up out of nowhere, it doesn't mean you've got to face it all gung-ho. 2) Don't be so willing to roll with the punches that you forget who you are deep down. Always let your gut guide you, and stay true-blue to you.

17-23 Points

CAUTIOUS CRUISER

You totally get that nothing stays the same, it's just that you like to take your sweet time dealing with change. One of your coolest qualities is the way you think out a sitch from top to bottom before you commit to action. This is super smart because it not only prevents you from making quick-fire mistakes, it gives you the time you crave to get used to whatever you've gotta face. Your balanced approach is right-on--just be sure you don't tiptoe so much that you let out-of-the-blue opportunities pass you by. You might get so focused on absorbing the details of an unexpected scenario that you overthink stuff and wind up seeing things a wee bit too negative. Live your life full-on. You deserve it!

10-16 Points

QUEEN O' CONTROL

The idea of change is as creepy to you as multiple viewings of The Grudge 2. You don't dig sitches in which you can't be in charge. Safe scenarios are so much more your kinda Coach bag. Yes, it's completely natural to freak out a little at the thought of the unknown. But you've gotta take chances to grow in life, so get a game plan. Try this: Make a list of iffy things you've faced in life that ultimately paid off. Like, the first time you tried sushi--you were scared to take a bite, but now you're the crunch-roll queen. Could be the day you held your breath underwater the first time as a kid ... that led to your swim team success today. Staring down change, big or small, is bound to give you butterflies. The trick is to tell yourself the payoff could be mighty amazing.

ILLUSTRATION BY BILL THOMAS