Find out how you compare with the new reading test (Picture: Staples)

This simple test allows you to test your reading speed and then tells you how fast – or slow – you are compared to other people.

The test, which has been devised by the stationery whizzes at Staples, asks users to read a short passage from The War Of The Worlds by HG Wells before asking three comprehension questions to see whether they were paying attention.

The test tells users how long it would take them to read certain books (Picture: Staples)

It then tells users how they compare to the average reader, based on how many words they read a minute. The widget compares you to the average American, but it’s still relevant for Brits who want to ‘challenge’ their friends by sharing it via social networks.



And as if that wasn’t enough, you can then find out how long it would take you to read famous works, including War And Peace, Catch 22 and the Bible.


If you want to take the test and see how you compare to your friends, click here.