Given all the 1930s-era "vintage embroidery patterns" I've been looking at, this little test intrigued me:
 | 73 As a 1930s wife, I am |
Of course, there are an awful lot of questions presupposing one has a husband or children on it, so I answered the "husband" on as I thought I would react. (Yes, I would laugh at his jokes, even if they're silly. Though not if they were racist or sexist or put someone else down. And yes, I'd help out in his office if it really became necessary).
I answered the "children" ones assuming that this hypothetical union had no children, which may have lowered my score somewhat.
But there are some things on there - for example, reminding him that it's her money they're living on - that I'd argue are just kind of bad form across the board, and therefore are Not Done whether or not it makes you a "good" spouse. (and would be even if the shoe were on the other foot - I would find it extremely unpleasant to be reminded every time I ran out to the grocery that it's by virtue of his effort that we manage to keep body and soul together).
(Edited for clarity: I think answering a "yes" to "reminds him it's your money you're living on" probably LOWERS your score. What I'm saying is, you should avoid saying junk like that for more reasons than it just making you a "better" spouse)
Some of the other ones, like "is a good cook" and "bothers to get dressed for breakfast" are just kind of givens, things that I think contribute to a civilized life whether or not one is part of a couple.
Still, there's an odd consolation in being told that I'd be a reasonable "catch."
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