Quiz: Are you an alpha female?

Queen bee or wannabe? That's the question, sister. While the stereotypical image of the group of guys jockeying for alpha-male status through use of (pick one, or all) job title, office size, pricey car or sports prowess is an instantly recognizable one, women too are battling it out to be leader of the pack. The only thing is, it's so nuanced, blink and you'll miss the um, hissing contest. Are you an alpha female? Answer these questions truthfully and find out.

1. When you go for a retail therapy session with your gal pals, you make sure you drop the most money.
a) Always
b) Sometimes
c) No -- who's counting, anyway?

2. You're out on a work team lunch and some of the seats face the sun. You…
a) Know you're made for the shade.
b) Do a quick "Did anyone else want this seat?" before sitting down in the shady spot you've already put your purse down on.
c) Are glad you wore your SPF 30 and ask everyone else if they want the shady spots.

3. If anyone mistakes your designer stuff for knockoff, you make it very, very clear you'd never buy fakes. (Even if others might not be so principled.)
a) Agree
b) I like people to know that I'm wearing real Chanel shades, but I wouldn't make a huge point about it.
c) Who cares?

4. "Late? Again? Moi? Oh, well, so I am! Sorry!"
a) Yes, guilty as charged.
b) That could be me, on occasion.
c) No way. I'm usually on time.

5. You're on a roll on the treadmill at the gym. But your 20 minutes are almost up and there's a waiting list. You:
a) Keep running. If someone wants your treadmill they're going to have to ask you for it. Even though you're looking off into the distance and have your iPod cranked up.
b) Sneak in an extra five minutes before getting off.
c) Finish in your allotted time, then sign up again for more. You can lift weights until another spot opens up.

6. You're heading to Starbucks for a latte. You ask your colleagues if they want anything, and when they say yes, you:
a) Treat them.
b) Treat them this time, but tell Susie she's on the hook next time.
c) Wait for everyone to give you their money.

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