The Orientometer
Where You Can Win "Cardinal Points"

You're standing on the center square at dawn, and the sun is rising to your right. That's EAST. Now see how many of the following directions you can find. Click what seems to be the right square and see if you were correct. For each one you get on the first try, give yourself a "Cardinal Point."

Let's start with the easy ones: NORTH, SOUTH, WEST.

Now for next level: NORTHEAST, SOUTHEAST, NORTHWEST, SOUTHWEST.

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How many points did you get?

0-1: Don't leave home alone.
2-3: Hey, you're getting oriented.
4-5: You're a direction demon.
6-7: Wow! You're an orientation ace!

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