Quiz: Are you a politician's wife in the making?

1 Your husband has been snapped with flies and files in flight as he scurries from the tradesmen's entrance in a hotel following coitus interuptus. When Perez Hilton comes a-knocking next morning, your response is:

A Ask him what the heck took him so long. You've got the crib all ready for his camera crew, and as long as you stick to the script Katie Price gave you, this could be career gold. Every dutiful political partner knows that the only way to come out of this smelling of roses is not just to take control of the gossip machine but to become its master and commander.

B Welcome him in to your Boden-tastic home, ask if he would like a cuppa from these M&S teabags you've bought, and settle him in for a cosy, understanding chat.

C Perez Hilton? That young hotel magnate you see with a chihuahua hanging out of her Chanel bag? What would she want with you? There must be some misunderstanding. You may not be his first, or last, choice, but you know your place – next to the key, under the doormat.

2 He's at it again, raising the hackles of the opposition at PM's Questions, and when he gets home tonight pillow talk will be about just how long he can keep a grip of power. Do you:

A Reassure him that your assassin's rifle is better than theirs, and if that weasly shadow spokesman thinks he's going to get a sniff of power he has another think coming.

B Suggest a dinner party. Everything can be resolved over polite company and food from Waitrose – the markers of civilisation. Jolly-ho.

C Show him the country cottage particulars you've been hiding under your pillow for years. Finally, you're leaving this political hell-hole for dust.

3There's a summit photocall in Milan, but your lack of sartorial flair is guaranteed to be ridiculed in the Italian glossies. Do you:

A Get Donatella Versace on the blower. You always knew that crazy night the pair of them had with the business cards and the bowl would come in handy.

B Wear purple, or maybe pink. It might shock at home, but you can let loose over there.

C Grab a frock from the 'Sunday best' closet – you certainly don't want to stand out in the crowd.

Mostly As You'd have Hillary Clinton for breakfast. Little wonder you're a political partner. What leader of the free world would risk having you at large?

Mostly Bs Sam Cam and Michelle Obama are your mentors. You know how to play the dutiful political wife without being a doormat. Show your mettle (and toned arms) more often – the public love it.

Mostly Cs Norma Major looks like a tigress compared to you. If your leader falls out of favour, don't expect much in the way of book royalties.

• This Article was first published in Scotland on Sunday, March 28, 2010